NC → NC · about 115 miles
Kannapolis to Raleigh train schedule
Amtrak runs 28 direct trains a week from Kannapolis to Raleigh. The fastest takes 2 hours 34 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:10 AM and the last at 5:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 2h 34m
- First train
- 7:10 AM
- Last train
- 5:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Kannapolis and arrives at Raleigh Union Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:10 AM | 10:05 AM | 2h 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:50 AM | 1:41 PM | 2h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 5:36 PM | 2h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:30 PM | 8:04 PM | 2h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Kannapolis Where you get off in Raleigh The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Kannapolis
- Kannapolis Amtrak station Map of Kannapolis Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Raleigh
Return trip: Raleigh to Kannapolis
Questions
How long is the train from Kannapolis to Raleigh?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 34 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first train from Kannapolis to Raleigh?
The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Kannapolis to Raleigh?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Kannapolis?
Trains to Raleigh leave from Kannapolis Amtrak station.