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Compare coach, train and flight for Newark, DE to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 280 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£75 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Newark, DE to Richmond, VA
How to get to Richmond, VA from Newark, DE by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:204h45Newark, I 95 (Delaware Welcome Center - Southbound), DE16:05Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA£381One-way0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus16:504h40Newark, Train Station, DE21:30Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA£341One-way0 changes
Fastest
AA613321:151h16Philadelphia International Airport22:31Richmond International Airport£3171One-way0 changes
Other options
125 Northeast Regional13:444h32Newark Station, Newark, DE18:16Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£1041One-way0 changes
125 Northeast Regional13:445h05Newark Station, Newark, DE18:49Main Street Station, Richmond, VA£1041One-way0 changes
FlixBus02:504h40Newark, Train Station, DE07:30Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA£361One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus14:006h00Newark, Train Station, DE20:00Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA£601One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus14:009h05Newark, Train Station, DE23:05Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA£601One-way1 change
AA613411:491h18Philadelphia International Airport13:07Richmond International Airport£3171One-way0 changes
AA582208:201h18Philadelphia International Airport09:38Richmond International Airport£3171One-way0 changes
AA532014:101h17Philadelphia International Airport15:27Richmond International Airport£3171One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Newark, DE 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 Newark, DE to Richmond, VA.

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average £32.
A train is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average £156.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, DE and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Newark, Train Station, DE and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Station, Newark, DE and arrive in Main Street Station, Richmond, VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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