The average train between Charlotte and Durham takes 27h 44m and the fastest train takes 18h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlotte to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Charlotte and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlotte is at 6:45 AM which arrives into Durham at 1:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 27h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlotte to Durham. However, there are services departing from Charlotte station and arriving at Durham station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 44m.
Charlotte to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Charlotte to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Station.
Book your Charlotte to Durham train tickets online with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela and MBTA.
The distance between Charlotte and Durham is 1,224.5 km. The road distance is 1,438 km.
You can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 20h 2m.