VA → PA · about 319 miles
Roanoke to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Roanoke to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 7 hours 43 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:38 AM and the last at 4:23 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 7h 43m
- First train
- 8:38 AM
- Last train
- 4:23 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Roanoke and arrives at Philadelphia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:38 AM | 4:32 PM | 7h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 5:56 PM | 8h 21m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:23 PM | 12:06 AM +1 day | 7h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:23 PM | 12:11 AM +1 day | 7h 48m | Fri–Sun from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:23 PM | 12:22 AM +1 day | 7h 59m | Daily from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Roanoke Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Roanoke
Where the train stops in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Roanoke
Questions
How long is the train from Roanoke to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 54 minutes.
What time is the first train from Roanoke to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 4:23 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Roanoke to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Roanoke?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Roanoke Amtrak station.