VA → VA · about 70 miles
Norfolk to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Norfolk to Petersburg. The fastest takes 1 hour 24 minutes; 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
- 1h 24m
- First train
- 8:59 AM
- Last train
- 4:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Norfolk and arrives at Petersburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:59 AM | 10:23 AM | 1h 24m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:59 PM | 2:23 PM | 1h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:04 PM | 2:28 PM | 1h 24m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 5:36 PM | 1h 31m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Norfolk Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Norfolk
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Norfolk
Questions
How long is the train from Norfolk to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 24 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 24 minutes.
What time is the first train from Norfolk to Petersburg?
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 Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Norfolk?
Trains to Petersburg leave from Norfolk Amtrak station.