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Compare coach, train and flight for Richmond, VA to Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE 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 3h 58m. 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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£65 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Newark, DE from Richmond, VA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
18:504h40Richmond, VA23:30Newark, DE£351One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Richmond, VA to Newark, DE
Travel to Newark, DE 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 Newark, DE.

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average £32.
A train is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Newark, DE costing on average £274.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Coach takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Newark, DE as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Newark Station, Newark, DE.
- Coaches mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Newark, Train Station, DE.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Newark, DE by coach.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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