NC → PA · about 463 miles
Gastonia to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Gastonia to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 12 hours 4 minutes; every train leaves at 4:04 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 12h 04m
- Leaves at
- 4:04 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Gastonia Amtrak Station and arrives at Philadelphia. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:04 AM | 4:08 PM | 12h 04m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:04 AM | 4:11 PM | 12h 07m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:04 AM | 4:42 PM | 12h 38m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Gastonia Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Gastonia
Where the train stops in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Gastonia
Questions
How long is the train from Gastonia to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 4 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first train from Gastonia to Philadelphia?
Every departure is at 4:04 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Gastonia to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Gastonia?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Gastonia Amtrak Station.