VA → VA · about 142 miles
Norfolk to Alexandria train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Norfolk to Alexandria. The fastest takes 4 hours 1 minute; the first train leaves at 8:59 AM and the last at 4:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 6
- Fastest trip
- 4h 01m
- First train
- 8:59 AM
- Last train
- 4:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Norfolk and arrives at Alexandria. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:59 AM | 1:00 PM | 4h 01m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:59 PM | 5:07 PM | 4h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:04 PM | 5:08 PM | 4h 04m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 8:20 PM | 4h 15m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Norfolk Where you get off in Alexandria The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Norfolk
Where the train stops in Alexandria
Return trip: Alexandria to Norfolk
Questions
How long is the train from Norfolk to Alexandria?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 1 minute; the typical trip is 4 hours 8 minutes.
What time is the first train from Norfolk to Alexandria?
The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 4:05 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Norfolk to Alexandria?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Norfolk?
Trains to Alexandria leave from Norfolk Amtrak station.