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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Staples Mill Road | Burlington Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Main Street Station | Burlington Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Main Street Station | Burlington Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Staples Mill Road | Burlington Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Burlington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Burlington. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5618 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 £32
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.
How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Burlington?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Burlington start from £32. 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.
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 150 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 11m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Burlington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
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 13:36.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Burlington, NC, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £49To 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 Burlington, NC, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £49 to £131 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Burlington, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £49, which is on 2025-12-02.
What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Burlington, NC, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe 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 £32. 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 30m – that's the fastest way to get there!
