Train from Charlottesville to Norfolk, VA: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Charlottesville to Norfolk on 12 December
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Charlottesville Station
Norfolk Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
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Charlottesville Station
Norfolk Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Charlottesville Station
Norfolk Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
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Charlottesville Station
Norfolk Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
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Charlottesville Station
Norfolk Greyhound Bus StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville to Norfolk

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Norfolk. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3h 50mAverage duration
145 milesDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£52 - £52Average duration3h 50m
6kg CO₂e
Average price£41 - £335Average duration8h 10m
21kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville to Norfolk, VA by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Charlottesville to Norfolk?

    The cheapest train tickets from Charlottesville to Norfolk start from £41. The average price for this train route is around £64. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Charlottesville to Norfolk?

    The average train journey time from Charlottesville to Norfolk is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 147 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Charlottesville to Norfolk route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlottesville to Norfolk?

    The earliest train from Charlottesville to Norfolk departs at 08:55. And the latest train departs at 10:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/12
£60
11/12
£87
Today
£99
13/12
£81
14/12
£72
15/12
£52
16/12
£49
17/12
£83
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Norfolk, VA was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £49

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

You can expect to pay from £49 to £319 for a train ticket from Charlottesville to Norfolk, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £49, which is on 2025-12-16.

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