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How to get fromRichmond to Cairnsby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    6h 59m
    $154–583

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train T1
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    42h 19m
    $241–6,759

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus bus N71
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus
    45h 43m
    $388–734

  4. Drive 2,361.8 km

    1. Drive from Richmond to Cairnscar car 2,361.8 km
    27h 37m
    $420–606

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Richmond to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OAG - CNS
    8h 51m
    $454–899

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Station to Central Stationtrain train T1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $346–510

Richmond to Cairns by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration42h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,046.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Richmond, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Richmond Station to Cairns Central Station via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 42h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond Station, East Market St to Cairns via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 45h 43m.

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