- Must visit
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Major maritime museum with historic ships, naval artefacts, interactive galleries, and river views. A standout stop for shipbuilding and seafaring history.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA 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 Newport News, VA will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 4 trains from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.

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Trains from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 4:08 |
Last train 21:34 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA.
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:34 Richmond, VA | 1h35 | 15:09 Newport News, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:34 Richmond, VA | 1h35 | 16:09 Newport News, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 0:00 Richmond, VA | 1h35 | 1:35 Newport News, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:00 Richmond, VA | 1h35 | 2:35 Newport News, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major maritime museum with historic ships, naval artefacts, interactive galleries, and river views. A standout stop for shipbuilding and seafaring history.
Compact museum on wartime service, with tanks, weapons, uniforms, and thoughtful exhibits on American conflicts from the Civil War onwards.
Science centre with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly programmes that make astronomy, physics, and engineering easy to explore.
Large waterfront park with woodland trails, gardens, a lake, and the Mariners’ Lake path. Ideal for walking, cycling, and peaceful river views.
Popular urban district with a central fountain plaza, seasonal events, shops, and easy walking between restaurants, arts venues, and green spaces.
Scenic regional park with river beaches, wooded trails, campsites, and one of the area’s best sunset viewpoints over the James River.
Blue crab cakes are a Tidewater staple, made with sweet Chesapeake blue crab and minimal filler. They reflect the area’s strong seafood heritage.
Virginia oyster stew is a creamy soup of local oysters, milk and butter, long linked to coastal homes and winter gatherings in Hampton Roads.
She-crab soup is a rich regional bisque made with crab meat, crab roe and cream. It is a classic Tidewater dish with deep local roots.
Refined seafood restaurant known for oysters, crab cakes and coastal American dishes in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Upscale steakhouse and seafood venue with classic American dishes, polished service and a comfortable dining room.
Long-running local seafood spot serving fried platters, oysters and regional sides in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Moderate for US coastal cities. Hotels and dining are usually mid-priced, and getting around often needs a car, which can raise visitor costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Round up or add 10-15% for taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newport News, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA trains use the Main Street Station to Newport News station pair. Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and Newport News, VA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Main Street Station is 3 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Main Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Roosevelt, Lemaire Restaurant
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Main Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Main Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Main Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Main Street Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Main Street Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Berkeley Hotel, Omni Richmond Hotel, The Commonwealth.
Staples Mill Road Station is 7 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Staples Mill Road Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Staples Mill Road Station.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Staples Mill Road Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Staples Mill Road Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Staples Mill Road Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Staples Mill Road Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Staples Mill Road Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Newport News has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newport News: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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