How much does a train ticket cost from Alexandria to Cary?

The cheapest train tickets from Alexandria to Cary start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £57. 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 Cary?

The average train journey time from Alexandria to Cary is 5h 57m, covering a distance of 229 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Alexandria to Cary route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alexandria to Cary?

The earliest train from Alexandria to Cary departs at 11:26. And the latest train departs at 14:09.

Train Alexandria to Cary from £37 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Alexandria to Cary on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:26	Alexandria Station	6h 15m	17:41	Cary Station	Cheapest
Train	14:09	Alexandria Station	5h 57m	20:06	Cary Station	Fastest
Train	11:26	Alexandria Station	6h 15m	17:41	Cary Station	No tags
Train	14:09	Alexandria Station	5h 57m	20:06	Cary Station	No tags

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Get from Alexandria to Cary

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 5 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just £40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 57mAverage duration

229 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 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 £40

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Alexandria, VA, US to Cary, 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 Alexandria to Cary?
The cheapest train tickets from Alexandria to Cary start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £57. 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 Cary?
The average train journey time from Alexandria to Cary is 5h 57m, covering a distance of 229 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Alexandria to Cary route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alexandria to Cary?
The earliest train from Alexandria to Cary 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.

Best price found

01/12

£92

02/12

£54

Today

£44

04/12

£54

05/12

£44

06/12

No data

07/12

£44

08/12

No data

The cheapest trip from Alexandria, VA, US to Cary, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £44

To 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 Cary, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £44 to £271 for a train ticket from Alexandria, VA, US to Cary, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £44, which is on 2025-12-05.