Train from Richmond, VA, US to Burlington, NC, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Richmond to Burlington on 27 January
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AmtrakTrain
Main Street Station
Burlington StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Main Street Station
Burlington StationNo tags
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Main Street Station
Burlington StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Staples Mill Road
Burlington StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Main Street Station
Burlington StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Burlington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Burlington. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3hAverage duration
155 milesDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£82 - £82Average duration3h
6kg CO₂e
Average price£31 - £98Average duration5h 11m
22kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Burlington, NC, US by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Burlington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Burlington start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Richmond to Burlington?

    The average train journey time from Richmond to Burlington is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 149 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 11m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Richmond to Burlington route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Burlington?

    The earliest train from Richmond to Burlington departs at 06:54. And the latest train departs at 14:38.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Burlington, NC, US?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Richmond, VA, US and Burlington, NC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £52 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £31. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Burlington, NC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Richmond, VA, US to Burlington, NC, US in about 3h – that's the fastest way to get there!

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