The cheapest and fastest trains from Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
13 h 27 m
Average duration
13 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Williamsburg, VA 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 Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 1 trains that leave Williamsburg, VA for Charlottesville, VA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 13 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 h 27 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a flight costs an average of £182.
Distance: 177 km
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£91 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £285 Average Price |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA trains for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:07 Williamsburg, VA | 18h33 | 10:40 Charlottesville, VA | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 18 November | |||||
![]() | 11:20 Williamsburg, VA | 13h27 | 00:47 Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Trains from Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £56 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 16:45. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 13h 27m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 13h 27m |
First train 07:20 |
Last train 16:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Williamsburg, VA and Charlottesville, VA from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Williamsburg, VA 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 Williamsburg, VA and Charlottesville, VA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with designated areas for short-term and long-term parking.
- Second Street Bistro
- Blue Talon Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Williamsburg Lodge
- Williamsburg Inn
- Colonial Houses
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms and bus connections
- Bus: Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional service
- 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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