What's the distance between Richmond and Durham by coach?

The distance between Richmond and Durham by coach is approximately 134 miles (216 km).

How can I get from Richmond to Durham without driving?

The best way to go from Richmond to Durham without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Richmond to Durham from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:10	Henrico	3h 15m	02:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	03:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	04:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 50m	08:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	03:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	04:00	5221 Brook Rd	2h 30m	06:30	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	04:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 50m	08:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:10	Henrico	3h 15m	02:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	04:00	5221 Brook Rd	2h 30m	06:30	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	03:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 5m	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 50m	08:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	5221 Brook Rd	2h 30m	06:30	BP Gas Station	Fastest
Bus	00:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	4h 25m	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	3h 5m	03:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:30	5221 Brook Rd	3h	04:30	BP Gas Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

3h 50mAverage duration

136 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£23 - £85	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£30 - £103	Average duration4h 39m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Durham?

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

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

CoachRun

3.5/5657 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi2.2

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

What's the distance between Richmond and Durham by coach?
The distance between Richmond and Durham by coach is approximately 134 miles (216 km).
How can I get from Richmond to Durham without driving?
The best way to go from Richmond to Durham without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. 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

24/11

£35

25/11

£38

Today

£41

27/11

£31

28/11

£28

29/11

£28

30/11

£32

01/12

£31

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

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

You can expect to pay from £28 to £101 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Wanda Coach 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.