Cheap train tickets from Alexandria to Culpeper

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Trip Summary

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Alexandria to Culpeper. Travelling by train from Alexandria to Culpeper usually takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Crescent train can make the trip in 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Distance: 56 mi (90 km)
Fastest train: 1h 5m
Lowest price: £7.43
Trains per day: 3
Most frequent service: Amtrak Northeast Regional
Train lines: 3

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Alexandria to Culpeper Train Timetable

Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for trains from Alexandria to Culpeper (Based on 4 ratings and reviews)

4.5

4.0

Raina

15 June 2026 - Solo travel

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: Helpful staff

5.0

Eduardo

25 May 2022 - Business

Amtrak Cardinal

Pros: And was very quiet Cons: And was very quiet Tips: When you have your approval number you still gotta go to the window to get your ticket

5.0

Patrick

23 October 2019 - Business

Amtrak Crescent

Pros: Not much to say , but I never expected to get there by train , I just checked online and found it,even my friends who have lived in Culpeper for several years never know that there is a train from Alexandria to Culpeper. But they have known now Cons: Advertising Tips: No everyone was Cool in his Corner. I didn’t intend to use WiFi So I do know

4.0

India

17 October 2019 - Visiting friends

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Pros: I did not have to drive! Cons: Sticking to the schedule

There are several train options that can take you from Alexandria to Culpeper:

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What is the price of a train ticket from Alexandria to Culpeper?

In the last month, train tickets from Alexandria to Culpeper cost about £15 when booked at the cheapest time. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 13 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £34.54 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from Alexandria to Culpeper by travel date

Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Alexandria to Culpeper will cost between £13 and £201. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Average train ticket prices from Alexandria to Culpeper by month

Ticket prices for the train from Alexandria to Culpeper often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in February when the average ticket price is only £16. If you're thinking of travelling from Alexandria to Culpeper during November, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £33 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in November, is to book your trip well in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

By booking your train trip from Alexandria to Culpeper on Wanderu at least 13 days ahead of time, you can save about £34.54 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Which train should you take from Alexandria to Culpeper?

There are 3 train lines with service from Alexandria to Culpeper. Amtrak Northeast Regional is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak Cardinal	1	1h 6m	£68.72
Amtrak Crescent	1	1h 5m	£33.05
Amtrak Northeast Regional	2	1h 13m	£12.85

The Amtrak Cardinal is a long distance passenger rail service from New York to Chicago, connecting a total of 31 cities. As one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the Cardinal is a popular train line connecting the Northeast to the Southeast, and offers top-notch comfort thanks to its seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power sockets, and snacks available for purchase in the Cardinal Café. There is usually 1 Cardinal trip from Alexandria to Culpeper per day, with an average trip length of 1 hour and 6 minutes.
The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power sockets and extra legroom. Train trips from Alexandria to Culpeper take about 1 hour and 5 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from £20.06.
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes travelling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power sockets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 2 daily train trips from Alexandria to Culpeper, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Alexandria to Culpeper

There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Alexandria to Culpeper. You can also take a train for your return trip from Culpeper to Alexandria.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Alexandria and Culpeper is approximately 56 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour and 5 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

The earliest train departs Alexandria at 7:50 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:49. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.

First train

7:50am

Last train

6:49pm

Trains from Alexandria to Culpeper are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Wednesday

Least crowded

Saturday

City Information

Alexandria

Alexandria is a charming, historic city in Virginia, located just a few miles south of Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River. Alexandria's Old Town entrances visitors with its preserved brick pavements and 18th-century homes and buildings; you'll feel transported to the era of the city's founding in 1749. This quarter, especially along King Street, features boutiques, restaurants, and antique shops in quaint, intimate settings.

Thanks to its vicinity to the capital, Alexandria boasts a unique food scene with many high-class restaurants for you to enjoy. The most popular local establishments include The Warehouse, Chart House, and Chadwicks. You can even dine in Gadsby's Tavern, a favourite of some of the nation's founders in the 1780s, and learn more about early American life in the adjacent Gadsby's Tavern Museum.

Washington, D.C. and all its travel connections are only a water taxi away, but the city is also well-served by transport options directly out of Alexandria. Intercity Amtrak routes regularly arrive at Alexandria Union Station, including the Northeast Regional, Silver Service, Crescent, Cardinal, and Carolinian. The two nearest airports to the city are the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Washington Dulles International Airport.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Alexandria?

Main departure station: 110 Callahan Dr

There is one train station in Alexandria.

All train stations in Alexandria:

110 Callahan Dr

Where is the train station in Culpeper?

Main arrival station: 111 South Commerce St

Culpeper has one train station.

Train stations in Culpeper:

111 South Commerce St

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