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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Richmond by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Richmond Stationtrain train
    4h 50m
    $135–321

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Richmond Stationtrain train T1
    12h 35m
    $73–253

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    13h 1m
    $106–117

  4. Drive 864.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Richmondcar car 864.4 km
    9h 6m
    $153–221

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Richmond Stationtrain train
    6h 18m
    $106–280

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Richmond Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $140–376

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Richmond Stationtrain train T1
    13h 28m
    $140–230

Melbourne to Richmond by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 796.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Richmond, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Richmond Station via Central Station in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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