The cheapest and fastest trains from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA
Cheapest price
$244
Average price
$244
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA will cost around $244 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $244.
It's difficult to get from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA without transferring at least once.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €145. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €145, and a train costs an average of €199.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€199 Average price | €145 Average price Cheapest |
7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 20m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA trains for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:10 PM Laurel, MD | 6h03 | 10:13 PM Roanoke, VA | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 18 | |||||
![]() | 7:01 AM Laurel, MD | 6h15 | 1:16 PM Roanoke, VA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA
Trains from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $246 (€199) but you can travel from only $179 (€145) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 210 miles (338 km) distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 210 miles (338 km) |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $246 (€199) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 07:01 |
Last train 18:46 |
Train companies: Maryland Transit from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA trainsMaryland Transit trains will get you between Laurel, MD and Roanoke, VA from $179 (€145). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Roanoke, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Laurel, MD to Roanoke, VA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Outside the station.
- Ramps.
- Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
- Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
- Cambria Hotel Downtown Roanoke
- Located near the platform
- The station consists of a single platform serving Amtrak's Northeast Regional line.
- Bus: Thruway bus connections available between Roanoke and Virginia Tech and Blacksburg
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