There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Tailem Bend by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Melbourne Airport, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bendbus
6h 36m$158–404Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Shell Roadhouse/North Tcebus Coach
11h 41m$16–60Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain The Overland
11h 31m$140–356Bus via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Kanivabus Adelaide
- Take the bus from Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy to Shell Roadhouse/North Tcebus Coach
11h 34m$104–128Drive 628.1 km
- Drive from Richmond to Tailem Bendcar 628.1 km
7h 8m$112–161Train to Avalon Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane AVV - ADL
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bendbus
8h 13m$154–554
Richmond to Tailem Bend by tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Tailem Bend is to bus which costs $15 - $65 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Tailem Bend is to fly and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $150 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Tailem Bend. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Shell Roadhouse/North Tce via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Tailem Bend station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 and arriving at Murray Bridge Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Richmond and Tailem Bend is 775 km. The road distance is 628.1 km.
The best way to get from Richmond to Tailem Bend without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs $140 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Richmond to Tailem Bend, including transfers.
Richmond to Tailem Bend bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Richmond to Tailem Bend train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Tailem Bend is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy, which costs $100 - $130 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VIC, Australia and Tailem Bend, SA, Australia?
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Station twice a week. Tickets cost $130–340 and the journey takes 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy in around 11h 34m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
Flights from Avalon Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
Flights from Avalon Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–700
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–340
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $130–150
- Red Standard Everyday
- $170–210
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $230–280
- Red Premium Everyday
- $280–340
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stateliner
Bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
Bus from Adelaide to Tailem Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Stateliner
- Schedules at
- Stateliner
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Kaniva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Shell Roadhouse/North Tce
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Tailem Bend bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Kaniva station.
Tailem Bend is 30 min behind Richmond. It is currently 4:03 AM in Richmond and 3:33 AM in Tailem Bend.
Richmond to Tailem Bend train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Murray Bridge Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Tailem Bend is 628 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Richmond to Tailem Bend.
There are 58+ hotels available in Tailem Bend.


















