The average train between Gainesville and Norfolk takes 18h 35m and the fastest train takes 17h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Gainesville to Norfolk. 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 once daily between Gainesville and Norfolk. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Gainesville is at 12:24 AM which arrives into Norfolk at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Amtrak Station and take an average of 18h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gainesville to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Gainesville station and arriving at Norfolk station via Charlotte Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
Gainesville to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gainesville Station.
Gainesville to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
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The distance between Gainesville and Norfolk is 738.1 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Gainesville Station to Norfolk via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 14h 46m.
