Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Ashland (KY)

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Ashland.

Average Price$146 - $226Average Duration1d 5h
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$162 - $197Average Duration15h 18m
42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Ashland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Ashland. The journey takes about 15 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
15h 18mAverage Duration
$162Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Ashland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$162
Average train trip duration15h 18m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance286 miles (460 km)
Latest train departure6:54am

Richmond to Ashland Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Ashland was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $89

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Ashland you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Richmond and Ashland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Ashland?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Richmond and Ashland is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $162 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $162. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Ashland, choose the train, as it will take you from Richmond to Ashland in about 15h 18m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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