Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Durham (NC), US

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SunApr 27
from $112
MonApr 28
from $56
TueApr 29
from $40
WedApr 30
ThuMay 1
FriMay 2
from $48
SatMay 3
SunMay 4

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Durham.

Average Price$31 - $110Average Duration3h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$37 - $118Average Duration4h 25m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
3h 55mAverage Duration
$31Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Durham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$50
Average train trip duration4h 25m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:54am
Distance134 miles (216 km)
Latest train departure1:36pm

Richmond to Durham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/23
$40
04/24
$133
Today
$133
04/26
$56
04/27
$112
04/28
$56
04/29
$40
04/30
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Durham was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond to Durham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $163 for a train ticket from Richmond to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Richmond to Durham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Durham you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Richmond and Durham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Richmond to Durham.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Durham to Richmond

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