The cheapest and fastest trains from Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burlington, NC for Charlotte, NC every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £158.
Distance: 160 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £268 Average Price |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Piedmont | 14:48 Burlington Station, Burlington, NC | 2h02 | 16:50 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
3175 AMTRAK · 75 Piedmont | 18:34 Burlington Station, Burlington, NC | 2h21 | 20:55 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1 change | |
77 Piedmont | 22:11 Burlington Station, Burlington, NC | 1h55 | 00:06 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 23:58 Burlington Station, Burlington, NC | 2h08 | 02:06 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 00:32 |
Last train 19:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Burlington, NC and Charlotte, NC from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burlington, NC to Charlotte, NC train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burlington, NC and Charlotte, NC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Grill 584
- Village Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott Burlington
- Drury Inn & Suites Burlington
- Best Western Plus Burlington
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station consists of a single platform with a waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: Link Transit
- Taxi services available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Alexander Michael's
- The King's Kitchen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Westin Charlotte
- Hilton Charlotte Uptown
- Omni Charlotte Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platform access
- Bus: CATS Bus Routes 11, 21, 22
- Light Rail: LYNX Blue Line nearby
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