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Compare train and coach for Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 149 km
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£63 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Lynchburg, VA from Richmond, VA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA
Travel to Lynchburg, 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 Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA.

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA costing on average £36.
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Lynchburg, VA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA.
- Coaches mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Lynchburg, VA by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lynchburg, VA by train.
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