The average train between Richmond and Lynchburg takes 16h 55m and the fastest train takes 15h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Richmond to Lynchburg. 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 Richmond and Lynchburg. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Lynchburg at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Lynchburg station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Richmond to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
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The distance between Richmond and Lynchburg is 149.2 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Lynchburg via Alexandria in around 6h 42m.
