NC → FL · about 596 miles
Rocky Mount to Lakeland train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Rocky Mount to Lakeland. The fastest takes 17 hours 25 minutes; every train leaves at 6:13 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 17h 25m
- Leaves at
- 6:13 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Rocky Mount and arrives at Lakeland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:13 PM | 11:38 AM +1 day | 17h 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Rocky Mount Where you get off in Lakeland The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount Bus Stop Map of Rocky Mount Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Lakeland
Return trip: Lakeland to Rocky Mount
Questions
How long is the train from Rocky Mount to Lakeland?
The fastest direct train takes 17 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 17 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from Rocky Mount to Lakeland?
Every departure is at 6:13 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Rocky Mount to Lakeland?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Rocky Mount?
Trains to Lakeland leave from Rocky Mount Bus Stop.