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Compare coach, train and flight for Durham, NC to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 46m. 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 £24, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 216 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Durham, NC to Richmond, VA
How to get to Richmond, VA from Durham, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus17:053h05Durham Station20:10Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA£331One-way0 changes
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FlixBus17:053h05Durham Station20:10Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA£331One-way0 changes
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FlixBus17:053h05Durham Station20:10Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA£331One-way0 changes
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80 Carolinian9:274h30Durham Station, Durham, NC13:57Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£361One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:503h05Durham Station6:55Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA£331One-way0 changes
9:104h50Durham Station14:00Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA£351One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:153h50Durham Station1:05Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA£441One-way0 changes
AA1903 · AA24155:013h20Raleigh-Durham International Airport8:21Richmond International Airport£2461One-way1 change
AA2394 · AA188220:083h43Raleigh-Durham International Airport23:51Richmond International Airport£2461One-way1 change
AA2390 · AA241215:124h06Raleigh-Durham International Airport19:18Richmond International Airport£2461One-way1 change
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FAQs: Durham, NC to Richmond, VA
Travel to Richmond, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA.

This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average £50.
A coach is £257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average £289.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 4m.
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Coaches mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Richmond, VA by coach.
- 5 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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