The cheapest and fastest trains from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 10 trains that leave Alexandria, VA for Richmond, VA every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
125 Northeast Regional16:092h12Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA18:21Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£371One-way0 changes
125 Northeast Regional16:092h45Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA18:54Main Street Station, Richmond, VA£381One-way0 changes
95 Northeast Regional14:561h56Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA16:52Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£431One-way0 changes
93 Northeast Regional18:272h03Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA20:30Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£431One-way0 changes
41 Floridian14:091h48Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA15:57Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£431One-way0 changes
89 Palmetto13:141h39Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA14:53Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£631One-way0 changes
41 Floridian14:091h48Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA15:57Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£431One-way0 changes
67 Northeast Regional7:381h51Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA9:29Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£631One-way0 changes
79 Carolinian13:231h52Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA15:15Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£561One-way0 changes
97 Silver Meteor19:451h54Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA21:39Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 144 km
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£26 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:17 Alexandria, VA | 2h03 | 0:20 Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:29 Alexandria, VA | 1h58 | 1:27 Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
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67 Northeast Regional | 7:38 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1h51 | 9:29 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 7:38 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 2h22 | 10:00 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 13:14 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1h39 | 14:53 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 13:23 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1h52 | 15:15 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
41 Floridian | 14:09 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1h48 | 15:57 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 14:56 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 1h56 | 16:52 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 16:09 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 2h12 | 18:21 Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 16:09 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 2h45 | 18:54 Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA
Trains from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:52, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 3:52 |
Last train 19:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Alexandria, VA and Richmond, VA from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Richmond, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alexandria, VA and Richmond, VA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station building
- Joe Theismann's Restaurant
- Table Talk Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- $0.50
- Hilton Alexandria Old Town
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
- The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria
- Located in the main hall
- 42 places
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, waiting room, and ticket office
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Metro: King Street-Old Town Metro Station (Blue and Yellow Lines)
- Bus: DASH and Metrobus services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with spaces for short-term and long-term parking
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- $1
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single-level layout with an enclosed waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: GRTC Route 19
- Taxi services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station with access from Main Street
- The Roosevelt
- Lemaire Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- $1
- The Berkeley Hotel
- Omni Richmond Hotel
- The Commonwealth
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access, ticket office, and waiting area
- Bus: GRTC Pulse
- Several local bus lines available
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