How much does a train ticket cost from Austin to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Richmond start from £226. The average price for this train route is around £304. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Austin to Richmond?

The average train journey time from Austin to Richmond is 2d 9h, covering a distance of 1262 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Austin to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Austin to Richmond?

The earliest train from Austin to Richmond departs at 09:26. And the latest train departs at 09:26.

Train Austin to Richmond from £218 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Austin to Richmond on 12 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 11h	21:39	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 5h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:28	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Richmond on 13 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	Cheapest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 5h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Richmond on 14 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 5h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 5h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Richmond on 15 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:28	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 5h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Richmond on 16 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:28	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 5h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Richmond on 17 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:28	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 5h	15:57	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags
09:26	Austin, TX	2d 9h	19:57	Main Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:44 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

1d 15hAverage duration

1261 milesDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£105 - £327	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£226 - £974	Average duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 185kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,758 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5758 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £226

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Richmond, VA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Austin to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Austin to Richmond start from £226. The average price for this train route is around £304. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Austin to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Austin to Richmond is 2d 9h, covering a distance of 1262 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Austin to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Austin to Richmond?
The earliest train from Austin to Richmond departs at 09:26. And the latest train departs at 09:26.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/02

£264

10/02

£264

Today

£318

12/02

£976

13/02

£370

14/02

£428

15/02

£256

16/02

£253

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 16 Feb 2026 with a price of £253

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

You can expect to pay from £253 to £1,290 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £253, which is on 2026-02-16.