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

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Durham start from £30. 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 Durham?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Durham is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 137 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Durham 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 Durham?

The earliest train from Richmond to Durham departs at 06:54. And the latest train departs at 13:36.

Train Richmond to Durham from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	09:42	Main Street Station	8h 19m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	09:42	Main Street Station	8h 19m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	06:54	Main Street Station	11h 7m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	06:54	Main Street Station	11h 7m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	06:54	Main Street Station	11h 7m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	06:54	Main Street Station	11h 7m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Durham on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:54	Main Street Station	11h 7m	18:01	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	13:36	Staples Mill Road	4h 25m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	06:54	Main Street Station	11h 7m	18:01	Durham 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 4 hours and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

4hAverage duration

135 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£20 - £104	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£30 - £128	Average duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 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 £30

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Durham, 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 Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Durham start from £30. 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 Durham?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Durham is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 137 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Durham 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 Durham?
The earliest train from Richmond to Durham 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.

Best price found

11/12

£49

12/12

£31

Today

£38

14/12

£31

15/12

£30

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No data

17/12

£44

18/12

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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £30

To 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 Durham, NC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £30 to £98 for a train 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 £30, which is on 2025-12-15.