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

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There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Airlie Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Brisbane
    12h 25m
    $124–269

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Richmond station to Townsville stationtrain train Inlander
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    16h 4m
    $100–2,834

  3. Drive 713.9 km

    1. Drive from Richmond to Airlie Beachcar car 713.9 km
    7h 57m
    $127–183

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Richmond Airport (RCM) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane RCM - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    2d 8h
    $281–1,871

  5. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    12h 33m
    $120–235

Richmond to Airlie Beach by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Richmond, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Airlie Beach via Townsville in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond station to Airlie Beach Central via Townsville station, Townsville, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 16h 4m.

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