What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Richmond?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Richmond is to fly and line 726 bus which costs $140 - $390 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Richmond?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Richmond is to fly and line 726 bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $140 - $390.

How far is it from Melbourne to Richmond?

The distance between Melbourne and Richmond is 684 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Richmond?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Melbourne to Richmond, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 838+ hotels available in Richmond.

Melbourne to Richmond - 2 ways to travel via plane, line 726 bus, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Richmond by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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Fly, line 726 bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)plane MEL - HBA
2. Take the bus from Macquarie St after Campbell St to Richmond Bus Station, Franklin Stbus
4h 59m
$142–384
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Richmondcar
14h 50m
$112–263

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) flights

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 683.6 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Richmond. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Hobart (HBA), walk to Hobart Airport, take the bus to The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, walk to Macquarie St after Campbell St, then take the line 725 bus to Richmond Bus Station, Franklin St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne to Richmond via Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong and Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal in around 14h 50m.

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