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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 an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £334.
Distance: 216 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price | £334 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average £44.
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average £334.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£13. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
6:40 3h10 Durham, NC 9:50 Richmond, VA £24 1 One-way 0 changes
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6:40 3h10 Durham, NC 9:50 Richmond, VA £24 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
6:40 3h10 Durham, NC 9:50 Richmond, VA £24 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
13:10 4h50 Durham, NC 18:00 Richmond, VA £34 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average £44.
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average £334.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by coach.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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