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

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Richmond by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Townsville station to Richmond stationtrain train
    2d 8h
    $337–7,293

  2. Fly to Richmond Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Richmond Airport (RCM)plane plane MEL - RCM
    2d 17h
    $229–691

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cloncurrybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Richmondbus bus
    2d 9h
    $506–1,093

  4. Drive 2,316.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Richmondcar car 2,316.2 km
    25h 56m
    $416–600

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus bus
    2d 13h
    $462–930

  6. Fly to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane MEL - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Richmondbus bus
    18h 13m
    $851–1,356

  7. Fly to Hughenden Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane plane MEL - HGD
    2. Take the bus from Hughenden to Richmondbus bus
    19h 14m
    $252–747

  8. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus bus
    12h 50m
    $289–659

  9. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MEL - ISA
    2. Take the bus from Mount Isa to Richmondbus bus
    13h 17m
    $672–1,597

Melbourne to Richmond by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,742.4 km
  • Duration: 2d 8h

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Richmond station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Richmond via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Brisbane, and Cloncurry in around 2d 9h.

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