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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Richmond to Cairns

Composite routes from Richmond to Cairns

Cheapest
9 h 33 min
Car
841 km.
from $46

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Richmond Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$260.87

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Richmond Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2d 10h
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$336.96

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Richmond to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.91–$103.26

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$41.30

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Richmond station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
10h 12m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$1,170.22
Train from Townsville to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$789.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Cairns is to bus which costs $76.09 - $152.17 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Cairns is to drive which takes 9h 50m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Cairns?

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.

How far is it from Richmond to Cairns?

The distance between Richmond and Cairns is 878 km. The road distance is 842.4 km.

How do I travel from Richmond to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Cairns?

It takes approximately 13h 50m to get from Richmond to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Cairns bus from?

Richmond to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Richmond station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Cairns train from?

Richmond to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from Richmond to Cairns?

The best way to get from Richmond to Cairns is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27.17 - $2065.22 and takes 17h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $271.74 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Richmond to Cairns bus arrive?

Richmond to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the Richmond to Cairns train arrive?

Richmond to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Cairns is 842 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Richmond to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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