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Richmond to Ashland train schedule
Amtrak runs 18 direct trains a week from Richmond to Ashland. The fastest takes 12 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:19 AM and the last at 6:21 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 18
- Fastest trip
- 12m
- First train
- 5:19 AM
- Last train
- 6:21 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:19 AM | 6:07 AM | 48m | Daily | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:26 AM | 6:11 AM | 45m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:06 AM | 11:20 AM | 14m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 3:22 PM | 14m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:13 PM | 3:27 PM | 14m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 5:46 PM | 49m | Mon–Fri | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 5:47 PM | 50m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 5:47 PM | 47m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:21 PM | 6:33 PM | 12m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Ashland Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Ashland The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Richmond
Where the train stops in Ashland
- Ashland Amtrak Map of Ashland Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Ashland to Richmond
Questions
How long is the train from Richmond to Ashland?
The fastest direct train takes 12 minutes; the typical trip is 45 minutes.
What time is the first train from Richmond to Ashland?
The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:21 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Richmond to Ashland?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Richmond?
Trains to Ashland leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).