How far is Richmond from Raleigh by coach?

The journey from Raleigh to Richmond by coach covers an approximate distance of 140 miles (225 km).

What is the best way to go from Raleigh to Richmond without a car?

You can reach Richmond from Raleigh by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Raleigh to Richmond from £20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Raleigh to Richmond on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 15m	14:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 35m	23:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 30m	01:00	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	12:50	Raleigh Bus Station	3h	15:50	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	01:05	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Richmond on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	04:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 35m	23:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 30m	01:00	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	03:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	06:10	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Richmond on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	06:10	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 35m	23:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 30m	01:00	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	03:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	04:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Richmond on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	06:10	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 35m	23:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 30m	01:00	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	03:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	04:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Richmond on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h	03:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 35m	23:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 30m	01:00	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	03:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	04:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Richmond on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	01:05	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 35m	23:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 30m	01:00	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	03:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	04:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Richmond on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	04:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 35m	23:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 30m	01:00	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	03:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	06:10	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Richmond on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h	03:30	Richmond (900 W Leigh St)	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 35m	23:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	3h 30m	01:00	5221 Brook Rd	No tags
Bus	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	03:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 10m	04:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Raleigh to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 3 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 51mAverage duration

142 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £86	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£30 - £61	Average duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Richmond?

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Stops in Richmond

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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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87394 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £26

Greyhound Raleigh Richmond recent customer reviews

Never even gotten to take my trip to Richmond Virginia because the bus never came

Rarest B.

27 February 2024

Bus felt like it was going to break down any minute,bathroom smelt horrible entire ride,outlets did not work at all

Ashleigh B.

12 April 2017

Good price but late departure

Luis G.

12 March 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11440 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £25

FlixBus Raleigh Richmond recent customer reviews

The bus was stinking and very bad. I had the worst experience. Someone behind me was smoking marijuana. I was so scared to travel in this bus.

Siri Chandana K.

15 July 2025

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi2.2

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Raleigh to Richmond, VA, US

How far is Richmond from Raleigh by coach?
The journey from Raleigh to Richmond by coach covers an approximate distance of 140 miles (225 km).
What is the best way to go from Raleigh to Richmond without a car?
You can reach Richmond from Raleigh by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£27

24/11

£28

Today

£33

26/11

£34

27/11

£30

28/11

£29

29/11

£29

30/11

£33

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £27

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

You can expect to pay from £27 to £126 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £29, which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Wanda Coach, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.