NC → NC · about 115 miles
Raleigh to Kannapolis train schedule
Amtrak runs 28 direct trains a week from Raleigh to Kannapolis. The fastest takes 2 hours 28 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:30 AM and the last at 7:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 2h 28m
- First train
- 6:30 AM
- Last train
- 7:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Raleigh Union Station and arrives at Kannapolis. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | 8:58 AM | 2h 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 12:41 PM | 2h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:45 PM | 3:26 PM | 2h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:15 PM | 10:11 PM | 2h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Raleigh Where you get off in Kannapolis The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Raleigh
Where the train stops in Kannapolis
- Kannapolis Amtrak station Map of Kannapolis Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Kannapolis to Raleigh
Questions
How long is the train from Raleigh to Kannapolis?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 28 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first train from Raleigh to Kannapolis?
The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:15 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Raleigh to Kannapolis?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Raleigh?
Trains to Kannapolis leave from Raleigh Union Station.