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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 11 buses that leave Richmond, VA for Raleigh, NC every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 224 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:252h50Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA12:15Raleigh, Bus Station£221One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:453h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA2:55Raleigh, Bus Station£231One-way0 changes- FlixBus4:353h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA7:45Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC£231One-way0 changes
- FlixBus2:303h05Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA5:35Raleigh, Bus Station£231One-way0 changes
- FlixBus18:003h20Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA21:20Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
- 3:202h40Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA6:00Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
- 11:402h40Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA14:20Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
- 0:252h45Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA3:10Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
- 5:552h45Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA8:40Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
- 20:452h45Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA23:30Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £155.
Distance: 224 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £311 Average Price |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 22 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0:25 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 2h45 | 3:10 Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1:55 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 2h45 | 4:40 Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 3h05 | 5:35 Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3:20 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 2h40 | 6:00 Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:35 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 3h10 | 7:45 Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:55 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 2h45 | 8:40 Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:25 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 2h50 | 12:15 Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:40 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 2h40 | 14:20 Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:00 Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA | 3h20 | 21:20 Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
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Buses from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 224 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 224 km |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NCYou can travel by bus between Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Raleigh, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC
Most Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC buses use the Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) to Raleigh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon). Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Richmond, VA station do buses to Raleigh, NC leave from?
Getting to Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) from Richmond city centre
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station) is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Getting to Raleigh, Bus Station from Raleigh city centre
Getting to Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon) from Raleigh city centre
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