How to get to Richmond, VA from Newark, DE

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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 £61.

Distance: 280 km

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from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA

How to get to Richmond, VA from Newark, DE by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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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.

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Newark, DE
01:30Richmond, VA
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20:404h50
Newark, DE
01:30Richmond, VA
£381One-way
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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newark, DE and Richmond, VA including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA is a coach with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA:

A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average £61.

A coach is £92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA costing on average £124.

The fastest way to travel from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 35m.

Flight takes on average 1h 10m.

The Newark, DE to Richmond, VA distance is approximately 280 km.
The average frequency per day from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, DE to Richmond, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Norfolk, VA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Richmond, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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