The average train between Newark and Richmond takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Richmond. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Newark and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 12:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Richmond at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Richmond station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Newark to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Newark and Richmond is 453.3 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 6h 24m.
