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

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Memphis start from £167. The average price for this train route is around £289. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Memphis?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Memphis is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 718 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 18h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Memphis 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 Richmond to Memphis?

The earliest train from Richmond to Memphis departs at 04:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Train Richmond to Memphis from £132 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Richmond to Memphis on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Memphis on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	CheapestFastest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Memphis on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	1d 20h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	Cheapest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	Fastest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Memphis on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	1d 20h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	Cheapest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	Fastest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Memphis on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	1d 20h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	Cheapest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	Fastest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	2d 2h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Memphis on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:42	Main Street Station	1d 22h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	09:42	Main Street Station	1d 22h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	09:42	Main Street Station	1d 22h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	1d 18h	06:42	Memphis Central Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:49 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Memphis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 23 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

23h 20mAverage duration

718 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£92 - £365	Average duration23h 20m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£167 - £859	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 105kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,644 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5644 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 £167

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Memphis, TN 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 Richmond to Memphis?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Memphis start from £167. The average price for this train route is around £289. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Memphis?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Memphis is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 718 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 18h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Memphis 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 Richmond to Memphis?
The earliest train from Richmond to Memphis departs at 04:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/12

£296

13/12

£348

Today

£286

15/12

£341

16/12

£246

17/12

£261

18/12

£206

19/12

£413

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Memphis, TN was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of £206

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

You can expect to pay from £206 to £2,095 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £206, which is on 2025-12-18.