How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Norfolk?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Norfolk start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Norfolk?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Norfolk is 7h 9m, covering a distance of 223 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Norfolk route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Norfolk?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Norfolk departs at 09:33. And the latest train departs at 16:35.

Train Philadelphia to Norfolk from £36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Norfolk on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:20	30th Street Station	8h 5m	12:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
16:34	30th Street Station	7h 4m	23:38	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
09:33	30th Street Station	7h 6m	16:39	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
09:33	30th Street Station	7h 6m	16:39	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
16:34	30th Street Station	7h 4m	23:38	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Norfolk on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:20	30th Street Station	8h 5m	12:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
13:33	30th Street Station	7h 2m	20:35	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
09:33	30th Street Station	7h 6m	16:39	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
09:33	30th Street Station	7h 6m	16:39	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
16:34	30th Street Station	7h 4m	23:38	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Norfolk on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:29	30th Street Station	7h 14m	22:43	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Norfolk on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:45	30th Street Station	7h 40m	12:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Norfolk on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:29	30th Street Station	7h 14m	22:43	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Norfolk on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:45	30th Street Station	7h 40m	12:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Norfolk on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:03	30th Street Station	8h 22m	21:25	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
09:50	30th Street Station	7h 9m	16:59	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
12:01	30th Street Station	7h 8m	19:09	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6h 10mAverage duration

220 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£23 - £154	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £211	Average duration7h 9m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 £38

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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.

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Norfolk?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Norfolk start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Norfolk?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Norfolk is 7h 9m, covering a distance of 223 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Norfolk route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Norfolk?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Norfolk departs at 09:33. And the latest train departs at 16:35.

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

£55

11/12

£79

Today

£96

13/12

£102

14/12

£134

15/12

£69

16/12

£67

17/12

£55

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £55

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

You can expect to pay from £55 to £287 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Norfolk, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £55, which is on 2025-12-17.