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Compare coach, train and flight for Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 £27, while a flight costs an average of £304.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price | £304 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £52.
A coach is £278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £304.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 2h 50m 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 Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC
How to get to Raleigh, NC from Norfolk, VA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 4h45 Norfolk, VA 16:15 Raleigh, NC £27 1 One-way 0 changes
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11:30 4h45 Norfolk, VA 16:15 Raleigh, NC £27 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
11:30 4h45 Norfolk, VA 16:15 Raleigh, NC £27 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
12:30 4h45 Norfolk, VA 17:15 Raleigh, NC £32 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £52.
A coach is £278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £304.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norfolk, VA and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Raleigh, NC by coach.
- Travel with American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- 2 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
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