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

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Richmond start from £47. The average price for this train route is around £95. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charleston to Richmond?

The average train journey time from Charleston to Richmond is 7h 16m, covering a distance of 353 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 8m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Richmond?

The earliest train from Charleston to Richmond departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Train Charleston to Richmond from £45 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to Richmond on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 26m	10:00	Main Street Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	12h 26m	10:00	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Richmond on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	7h 16m	16:31	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	7h 16m	16:31	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 34m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Richmond on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	7h 16m	16:31	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	7h 16m	16:31	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 34m	18:49	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Richmond on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	7h 16m	16:31	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	7h 16m	16:31	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	10h 32m	19:47	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Richmond on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	7h 16m	16:31	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	7h 16m	16:31	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	7h 8m	04:42	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	10h 32m	19:47	Main Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 20:25 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 7 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just £47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 16mAverage duration

353 milesDistance

52kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£45 - £142	Average duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£47 - £196	Average duration7h 16m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 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 £47

Amtrak Charleston Richmond recent customer reviews

the service was great just the chair is a little uncomfy

Tri Anh N.

30 June 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Richmond, VA, 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 Charleston to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Richmond start from £47. The average price for this train route is around £95. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Richmond is 7h 16m, covering a distance of 353 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 8m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Richmond?
The earliest train from Charleston to Richmond departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/12

£180

02/12

£120

Today

£83

04/12

£83

05/12

£83

06/12

£83

07/12

£83

08/12

£55

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Richmond, VA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £55 to £628 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £55, which is on 2025-12-08.