There are 6 ways to get from Port Douglas to Richmond by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Townsville
best- Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
- Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus
15h 23m$172–311Drive 757.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Port Douglas to Richmondcar 757.8 km
9h 46m$135–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Richmond stationtrain
19h 2m$146–3,255Bus, fly to Hughenden Airport
- Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane CNS - HGD
- Take the bus from Hughenden to Richmondbus
19h 12m$395–874Bus
- Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus
15h 31m$171–300Bus, fly to Richmond Airport
- Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Richmond Airport (RCM)plane CNS - RCM
2d 11h$552–1,368
Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Richmond is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Richmond is to drive which takes 9h 46m and costs $130 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Douglas to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Port Douglas and arriving at Richmond via Cairns, Sturt Street and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
The distance between Port Douglas and Richmond is 934 km. The road distance is 757.8 km.
The best way to get from Port Douglas to Richmond without a car is to bus via Townsville which takes 15h 23m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 15h 23m to get from Port Douglas to Richmond, including transfers.
Port Douglas to Richmond bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Port Douglas station.
Port Douglas to Richmond bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Richmond is 758 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Port Douglas to Richmond.
There are one+ hotels available in Richmond.
What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Richmond, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Richmond via Port Douglas, Cairns, Cairns, Townsville, Sturt Street, and Townsville in around 15h 23m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Hughenden Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–750
Flights from Cairns to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,000
Flights from Cairns to Richmond Airport via Mount Isa, Julia Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
Train from Townsville station to Richmond station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,879
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $90–120
- Gold Class
- $1,500
- Heritage Class
- $1,879
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Hughenden to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Townsville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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