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

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Philadelphia is 5h 12m, covering a distance of 204 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 41m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Richmond to Philadelphia departs at 04:52. And the latest train departs at 17:35.

Train Richmond to Philadelphia from £29 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:41	Staples Mill Road	5h 10m	21:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	17:35	Staples Mill Road	4h 50m	22:25	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	16:41	Staples Mill Road	5h 10m	21:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Main Street Station	5h 25m	22:25	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	06:05	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:05	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:19	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	15:00	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:25	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:25	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	16:41	Staples Mill Road	5h 10m	21:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	06:25	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	11:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 58m	09:50	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	5h 44m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 58m	09:50	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:05	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	10:47	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	6h 57m	15:20	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:11	Staples Mill Road	4h 49m	19:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:05	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Philadelphia on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	4h 41m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	04:52	Staples Mill Road	4h 56m	09:48	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:23	Staples Mill Road	6h 7m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	06:05	Staples Mill Road	4h 42m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

6h 25mAverage duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£29 - £139	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £1,290	Average duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,623 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5623 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 £31

Amtrak Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Convenient from point A to point B, and reasonably priced.

Tina W.

18 July 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Richmond to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from £31. The average price for this train route is around £50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Philadelphia is 5h 12m, covering a distance of 204 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Richmond to Philadelphia departs at 04:52. And the latest train departs at 17:35.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

02/12

£57

03/12

£57

Today

£94

05/12

£81

06/12

£81

07/12

£81

08/12

£46

09/12

£37

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £37

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

You can expect to pay from £37 to £1,757 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £37, which is on 2025-12-09.