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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Richmond to Townsville

Composite routes from Richmond to Townsville

Cheapest
5 h 29 min
Car
496 km.
from $27

Transport providers

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:
$47.83–$103.26

Airlines

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Richmond Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$239.13
Plane from Hughenden Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$217.39

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:
$15.22–$1,145.25
Train from Richmond station to Hughenden
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.59–$259.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Townsville is to bus which costs $47.83 - $103.26 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Townsville is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $92.39 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Richmond and arriving at Townsville. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Townsville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richmond station station and arriving at Townsville station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Richmond to Townsville?

The distance between Richmond and Townsville is 502 km. The road distance is 496.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Richmond to Townsville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $47.83 - $103.26 .

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

The bus from Richmond to Townsville takes 7h 10m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Townsville bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Richmond to Townsville train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Richmond to Townsville?

The best way to get from Richmond to Townsville is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $47.83 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $1195.65 and takes 10h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $260.87 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Richmond to Townsville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Richmond to Townsville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Richmond to Townsville?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Townsville is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Richmond to Townsville.

Where can I stay near Townsville?

There are 508+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $56.46 per night.
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