How much does a train ticket cost from Alexandria to Salisbury?

The cheapest train tickets from Alexandria to Salisbury start from £59. The average price for this train route is around £84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Alexandria to Salisbury?

The average train journey time from Alexandria to Salisbury is 8h 38m, covering a distance of 286 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 36m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Alexandria to Salisbury route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alexandria to Salisbury?

The earliest train from Alexandria to Salisbury departs at 11:26. And the latest train departs at 18:49.

Train Alexandria to Salisbury from £56 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Alexandria to Salisbury on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:26	Alexandria Station	8h 38m	20:04	Salisbury, NC	Cheapest
Train	18:49	Alexandria Station	6h 36m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	Fastest
Train	11:26	Alexandria Station	8h 38m	20:04	Salisbury, NC	No tags
Train	18:49	Alexandria Station	6h 36m	01:25	Salisbury, NC	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 20:50 EST.

Get from Alexandria to Salisbury

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 8 hours 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just £59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 38mAverage duration

286 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5650 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £59

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Alexandria, VA, US to Salisbury, NC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Alexandria to Salisbury?
The cheapest train tickets from Alexandria to Salisbury start from £59. The average price for this train route is around £84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Alexandria to Salisbury?
The average train journey time from Alexandria to Salisbury is 8h 38m, covering a distance of 286 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 36m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Alexandria to Salisbury route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alexandria to Salisbury?
The earliest train from Alexandria to Salisbury departs at 11:26. And the latest train departs at 18:49.

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£474

The cheapest trip from Alexandria, VA, US to Salisbury, NC, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alexandria, VA, US to Salisbury, NC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £69 to £474 for a train ticket from Alexandria, VA, US to Salisbury, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £69, which is on 2025-12-17.