The average train between Roanoke and Richmond takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Roanoke 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 Roanoke and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roanoke is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Richmond at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Roanoke station and arriving at Richmond station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
Roanoke to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
Roanoke to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Roanoke and Richmond is 221.4 km. The road distance is 522 km.
You can take a train from Roanoke to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Alexandria in around 8h 9m.
