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Compare coach, train and flight for Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. 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 £24, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 224 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £37.
A coach is £239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £263.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Flight takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-12.99. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
How to get to Raleigh, NC from Richmond, VA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus23:453h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA2:55Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus23:453h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA2:55Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
Fastest
- 11:402h40Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA14:20Raleigh, Bus Station£281One-way0 changes
Other options
- 4116:073h34Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA19:41Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC£331One-way0 changes
- 7915:243h43Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA19:07Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC£361One-way0 changes
- 4051 · 4111:308h11Main Street Station, Richmond, VA19:41Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC£871One-way1 change
- FlixBus18:003h20Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA21:20Raleigh, Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
- 20:452h45Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA23:30Raleigh, Bus Station£261One-way0 changes
- FlixBus2:303h05Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA5:35Raleigh, Bus Station£271One-way0 changes
AA3154 · AA26887:563h20Richmond International Airport11:16Raleigh-Durham International Airport£3261One-way1 change- AA706+
AA58156:313h24Richmond International Airport9:55Raleigh-Durham International Airport£3261One-way1 change - AA1757 · AA317817:233h34Richmond International Airport20:57Raleigh-Durham International Airport£3261One-way1 change
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FAQs: Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £37.
A coach is £239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average £263.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
Flight takes on average 7h 44m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 9 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, 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 Richmond International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Coaches mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to Raleigh, NC by coach.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun.
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