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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Alexandria Station | Union Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Alexandria Station | Union Station | No tags |
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Get from Alexandria to Raleigh
The journey takes about 5 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5614 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 £39
Amtrak Alexandria Raleigh recent customer reviews
Enjoyed the comfort, not so much the late arrival
Barbara A.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Alexandria, VA, US to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from Alexandria to Raleigh start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £56. 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 Raleigh?
The average train journey time from Alexandria to Raleigh is 5h 32m, covering a distance of 227 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Alexandria to Raleigh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alexandria to Raleigh?
The earliest train from Alexandria to Raleigh departs at 11:26. And the latest train departs at 14:09.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Alexandria, VA, US to Raleigh was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £37To 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 Raleigh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £37 to £346 for a train ticket from Alexandria, VA, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £37, which is on 2025-12-03.
