PA → NC · about 463 miles
Philadelphia to Gastonia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Philadelphia to Gastonia. The fastest takes 11 hours 39 minutes; the first train leaves at 3:38 PM and the last at 3:43 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 11h 39m
- First train
- 3:38 PM
- Last train
- 3:43 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Philadelphia and arrives at Gastonia Amtrak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:38 PM | 3:22 AM +1 day | 11h 44m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 3:22 AM +1 day | 11h 39m | Thu from Nov 26 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Gastonia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Philadelphia
Where the train stops in Gastonia
Return trip: Gastonia to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the train from Philadelphia to Gastonia?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 39 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 44 minutes.
What time is the first train from Philadelphia to Gastonia?
The earliest departure is at 3:38 PM (Daily) and the last at 3:43 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Philadelphia to Gastonia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Philadelphia?
Trains to Gastonia leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station.