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Melbourne Airport to Richmond
Melbourne airport lies to the north west of the CBD, and it’s about 23km away. It’s adjacent to the suburb of Tullamarine, which is where it gets its local name of Tullamarine airport. As one of Australia’s two largest cities, Melbourne airport sees no shortage of visitors. To cope with the large number of passengers going in and out each day, the airport has a wide range of transport options. For the budget conscious, there are buses and shuttles. For those who are short on time, there are taxis. And to dodge the traffic, there are trains. But the best option to get your from Melbourne airport to Richmond is a Hughes transfer.
At Hughes, we try to combine the best features of airport travel: comfort, affordability, and efficiency. Our direct services are among the most efficient at Melbourne airport. Our luxury cars offer unrivalled comfort. And the best part is that our prices remain on par with most alternatives!
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Executive Sedan
Modern, sophisticated and comprehensively equipped luxury vehicles. The perfect combination of value and style.
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Premium Sedan
Big on style and performance, we have some of the world’s truly great sedans including BMW, Mercedes and Audi luxury models.
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Premium SUV
Smooth & luxurious. The Audi Q7 is where sporty and elegant styling combine to create a vehicle of impeccable style with the luggage space that no sedan can match.
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Luxury People Mover
Our luxury people movers include the Mercedes V Class and Viano with features normally associated with premium sedans. Room for 7 passengers and a luggage trailer.
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Small Coach
Perfect for groups up to 21 people, our luxury small coaches are a new way to experience group travel. Enjoy luxurious leather seating with plenty of space.
Melbourne airport to Richmond: Handy hints for your trip
If you’re planning on booking your Melbourne airport to Richmond trip soon, there are some things to keep in mind. We’ve listed them here!
Pick Up and Other Information
Richmond to Melbourne airport: Your transport times in both directions
Travel times are the key to a smooth trip to another city. That’s why we’ve listed yours here! Your travel time from Melbourne airport to Richmond is likely to be 45 minutes on average. That applies in the other direction, too. But if the traffic is a little congested, you might be looking at a slightly longer journey.
Peak Hour Travel Time:
Airport to Richmond – 50 minutes
Richmond to airport – 50 minutes
Off-Peak Travel Time:
Airport to Richmond – 40 minutes
Richmond to airport – 40 minutes
Melbourne airport: Everything you need to know about getting to your Richmond transfer
Melbourne airport can be a daunting destination for those who haven’t been before. It consists of four separate terminals, and that can make getting around tricky. But luckily, it is very well managed. All aspects of each terminal are well signed, so finding your way to a Richmond transfer is simply a matter of finding the pick up zones. The most effective pick up zones are located in the public zone. There, you can find 1 & 10-minute waiting spaces for drivers. That means your ride to Richmond will be ready and waiting! There are also carparks for those who are planning on waiting a little longer. Each car park services a nearby terminal, which makes the whole precinct very accessible.
Richmond is a well-known Melbourne suburb – here’s what to see before going to the airport!
If you’re only planning on spending a little time in Richmond, you’re probably wondering what to see first. And that’s a tough question to answer because there’s a lot on offer! Being an inner-city suburb, just 3km from the CBD, Richmond has a lot on the way of local culture. It has cafes, bars, restaurants, and an exciting ambience. It also has a major hospital, which caters for patients from a wide range of areas. With a Hughes transfer from Melbourne airport, all of Richmond is well within your reach. We drop off and pick up from any area of your choosing, so don’t feel limited by distance! Simply book with Hughes, and let us know where to meet you.