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Alexandria to Richmond train schedule
Amtrak runs 56 direct trains a week from Alexandria to Richmond. The fastest takes 1 hour 39 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:18 AM and the last at 7:45 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 56
- Fastest trip
- 1h 39m
- First train
- 7:18 AM
- Last train
- 7:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alexandria and arrives at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:18 AM | 9:03 AM | 1h 45m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:38 AM | 9:29 AM | 1h 51m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:14 PM | 2:53 PM | 1h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:23 PM | 3:15 PM | 1h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:28 PM | 3:26 PM | 1h 58m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:09 PM | 3:57 PM | 1h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:28 PM | 4:18 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:56 PM | 4:47 PM | 1h 51m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:09 PM | 6:16 PM | 2h 07m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:28 PM | 7:18 PM | 1h 50m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 7:28 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:17 PM | 8:20 PM | 2h 03m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:17 PM | 9:15 PM | 1h 58m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:29 PM | 9:27 PM | 1h 58m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:45 PM | 9:39 PM | 1h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to catch the train in Alexandria
Where the train stops in Richmond
Return trip: Richmond to Alexandria
Questions
How long is the train from Alexandria to Richmond?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 39 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 51 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alexandria to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 7:45 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alexandria to Richmond?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alexandria?
Trains to Richmond leave from Alexandria Amtrak station.