The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 7 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 4 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Charlottesville, VA every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 14 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.
9:575h02Philadelphia, PA14:59Charlottesville, VA£241One-way0 changes
20:385h09Philadelphia, PA1:47Charlottesville, VA£911One-way0 changes
8:575h02Philadelphia, PA13:59Charlottesville, VA£951One-way0 changes
18:185h14Philadelphia, PA23:32Charlottesville, VA£1251One-way0 changes
9:575h02Philadelphia, PA14:59Charlottesville, VA£241One-way0 changes
8:575h02Philadelphia, PA13:59Charlottesville, VA£951One-way0 changes
20:385h09Philadelphia, PA1:47Charlottesville, VA£911One-way0 changes
18:185h14Philadelphia, PA23:32Charlottesville, VA£1251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £186.
Distance: 357 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £294 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 19m Average total duration 11h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA trains for today, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51 Cardinal | 8:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h08 | 14:23 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
157 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional | 13:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h59 | 19:32 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 1 change | |
145 Northeast Regional | 14:21 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h11 | 19:32 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 15:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h09 | 20:47 Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 18 May | |||||
![]() | 8:57 Philadelphia, PA | 5h02 | 13:59 Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 357 km distance in 5h 2m.
Distance 357 km |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 4:52 |
Last train 19:01 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Charlottesville, VA from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, VA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and Charlottesville, VA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station.
- The Local
- Maya Restaurant
- Public Fish & Oyster
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- Graduate Charlottesville
- Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown
- Omni Charlottesville Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform area for boarding
- Bus: Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) services available
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