The average train between Richmond and Roanoke takes 18h 14m and the fastest train takes 16h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Richmond to Roanoke. 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Roanoke station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
Richmond to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
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The distance between Richmond and Roanoke is 221.4 km. The road distance is 522 km.
You can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Roanoke via Alexandria in around 8h 21m.
