There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Cairns by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus via Townsville
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Townsvillebus Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
13h 46m$135–255Train
cheapest- Take the train from Richmond station to Townsville stationtrain Inlander
- Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
17h 37m$107–3,178Drive 701.4 km
- Drive from Richmond to Cairnscar 701.4 km
9h 15m$126–182Fly
- Fly from Richmond Airport (RCM) to Cairns (CNS)plane RCM - CNS
2d 5h$311–763Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Townsvillebus Townsville
- Take the bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
13h 50m$134–244
Richmond to Cairns by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Cairns is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Cairns is to drive which takes 9h 15m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Cairns. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Cairns via Breakwater Terminal and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
The distance between Richmond and Cairns is 862 km. The road distance is 701.4 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cairns without a car is to bus via Townsville which takes 13h 46m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 13h 46m to get from Richmond to Cairns, including transfers.
Richmond to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Cairns is to bus via Townsville which takes 13h 46m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $3,200 and takes 17h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $310 - $800 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Richmond, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Richmond to Cairns via Breakwater Terminal, Sturt Street, and Townsville in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond station to Cairns Central Station via Townsville station and Townsville in around 17h 37m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Richmond Airport to Cairns via Hughenden, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Richmond Airport to Cairns via Julia Creek, Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 10h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Richmond station to Townsville station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,879
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $90–120
- Gold Class
- $1,500
- Heritage Class
- $1,879
Train from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–1,267
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,012
- Heritage Class
- $1,267
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Richmond to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Richmond to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Townsville to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Richmond to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Richmond to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Cairns is 701 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Richmond to Cairns.
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