Townsville to Richmond

Townsville to Richmond

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Townsville to Richmond Schedule

Townsville to Richmond Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Flexible 07:00 - 13:30AUD 95.70
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 12:40 - 22:35AUD 64.27
Greyhound Australia Advantage 18:00 - 00:30AUD 93.81

Transportation from Townsville to Richmond

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Richmond

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport6h 30m
Earliest Departure12:40 PM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day4
Distance325 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Queensland Rail

How to get from Townsville to Richmond

Travelling between Townsville and Richmond is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 62.88 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 42.23.

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

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 10 hours to travel between Townsville and Richmond depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Richmond. Bus will bring you to your destination in 6h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 9h 55m to reach Richmond.

How much does it cost to get from Townsville to Richmond?

Travelling between Townsville and Richmond can be as cheap as USD 42.23 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 62.88 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Townsville and Richmond ?

  • 3 from Townsville to Richmond starting from 18:00 Townsville until 18:00 Townsville
  • 1 from Townsville to Richmond starting from 12:40 Townsville until 12:40 Townsville

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Townsville to Richmond.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Townsville to Richmond overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Townsville and Richmond

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Townsville to Richmond?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 60% opted for a bus
  • 40% took a train