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How to get fromMackay to Richmondby bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Richmond by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus bus Mount Isa
    14h
    $140–319

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Richmond stationtrain train Inlander
    15h 42m
    $109–3,285

  3. Drive 827.1 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Richmondcar car 827.1 km
    9h 13m
    $149–215

  4. Fly to Richmond Airport

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Richmond Airport (RCM)plane plane MKY - RCM
    2d 15h
    $263–742

  5. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Townsvillebus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus bus Mount Isa
    14h 13m
    $143–272

  6. Fly to Hughenden Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane plane MKY - HGD
    2. Take the bus from Hughenden to Richmondbus bus
    17h 25m
    $289–788

Mackay to Richmond by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.8 km
  • Duration: 14h

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Richmond, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mackay to Richmond via Townsville in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mackay to Richmond station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 15h 42m.

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