The cheapest and fastest trains from Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£94
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 £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
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.
11:2013h27Williamsburg, VA0:47Charlottesville, VA£941One-way0 changes
11:2013h27Williamsburg, VA0:47Charlottesville, VA£941One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Williamsburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 £23. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £187.
Distance: 177 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£146 Average Price | £393 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m 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 tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:20 Williamsburg, VA | 13h27 | 0:47 Charlottesville, VA | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 13h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:52, the last at 15:45. The fastest train covers the 177 km distance in 13h 27m.
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 13h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 13h 27m |
First train 8:52 |
Last train 15:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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