The cheapest and fastest trains from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Fredericksburg, VA for Washington, DC every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
164 Northeast Regional
88 Northeast Regional
80 Carolinian
80 Carolinian
164 Northeast Regional
88 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 75 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
164 Northeast Regional | 12:22 Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA | 1h28 | 13:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 14:23 Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA | 1h33 | 15:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 16:17 Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA | 1h19 | 17:36 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 21:14 Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA | 1h27 | 22:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
124 Northeast Regional | 23:34 Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA | 1h21 | 00:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:22 Fredericksburg, VA | 1h28 | 12:50 Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC
Trains from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:37, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 06:37 |
Last train 19:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fredericksburg, VA and Washington, DC from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fredericksburg, VA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Fredericksburg, VA and Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main street.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- The station consists of a main hall with adjacent platforms for Amtrak and VRE services.
- Bus: Several local lines available
- VRE: Fredericksburg Line
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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