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Get from Wilmington to Alexandria
The journey takes about 2 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Alexandria, VA, 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 Wilmington to Alexandria?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Alexandria start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £61. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Alexandria?
The average train journey time from Wilmington to Alexandria is 2h 36m, covering a distance of 104 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 14m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Alexandria route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Alexandria?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Alexandria departs at 04:45. And the latest train departs at 16:58.
Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Alexandria?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Alexandria?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Wilmington to Alexandria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Alexandria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Alexandria, VA, US was searched and found on 1 Jan 2026 with a price of £17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Alexandria, VA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £17 to £436 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Alexandria, VA, US based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2026-01-02.
