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

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Richmond start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Richmond?

The average train journey time from Washington to Richmond is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Washington to Richmond departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 19:24.

Train Washington to Richmond from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:10	Union Station	2h 8m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
Train	17:10	Union Station	2h 8m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	19:00	Union Station	2h 15m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	19:00	Union Station	2h 15m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	19:24	Union Station	2h 15m	21:39	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:55	Union Station	2h 25m	20:20	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:50	Union Station	2h 8m	16:58	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Union Station	2h 3m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	07:00	Union Station	2h 3m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:50	Union Station	2h 8m	16:58	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	11:08	Union Station	2h 19m	13:27	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	11:08	Union Station	2h 19m	13:27	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:15	Union Station	2h 19m	14:34	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	11:08	Union Station	2h 19m	13:27	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:15	Union Station	2h 19m	14:34	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Richmond on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:55	Union Station	2h 25m	20:20	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	2h 9m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:59	Union Station	2h 12m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

2h 5mAverage duration

96 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£17 - £77	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £70	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Washington, DC, US and Richmond, VA, US?

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Richmond, VA, US

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 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 £14

Amtrak Washington Richmond recent customer reviews

The train kept delaying for hours and I couldn’t exchange my ticket for another ride

Kieanna W.

17 November 2023

Excelent service

Luis M.

7 July 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, 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 Washington to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Richmond start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Washington to Richmond is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Richmond?
The earliest train from Washington to Richmond departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 19:24.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/11

£38

26/11

£38

Today

£15

28/11

£38

29/11

£38

30/11

£46

01/12

£15

02/12

£15

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £397 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-01.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 5m	Avg price£23	Daily departures36
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 15m	Avg price£17	Daily departures12

The best way to travel between Washington, DC, US and Richmond, VA, 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 £17 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £14. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Richmond, VA, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington, DC, US to Richmond, VA, US in about 2h 5m – that's the fastest way to get there!