- Must visit
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
Museum and memorial on the 1960 sit-ins, with powerful exhibits on civil rights history in the original Woolworth building.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 6 trains from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 m 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.
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Trains from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 0:32 |
Last train 21:21 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC.
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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20 Crescent | 4:04 Gastonia Station, Gastonia, NC | 3h18 | 7:22 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent · 80 Carolinian | 4:04 Gastonia Station, Gastonia, NC | 4h16 | 8:20 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 1 change | |
20 Crescent | 5:31 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h51 | 7:22 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 5:31 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h30 | 7:01 High Point Station, High Point, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 6:45 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h35 | 8:20 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 6:45 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h16 | 8:01 High Point Station, High Point, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
72 Piedmont | 10:25 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h32 | 11:57 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
72 Piedmont | 10:25 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h14 | 11:39 High Point Station, High Point, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
74 Piedmont | 14:20 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h32 | 15:52 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
74 Piedmont | 14:20 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h14 | 15:34 High Point Station, High Point, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
76 Piedmont | 17:05 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h23 | 18:28 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
78 Piedmont | 19:45 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h28 | 21:13 Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
78 Piedmont | 19:45 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1h10 | 20:55 High Point Station, High Point, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum and memorial on the 1960 sit-ins, with powerful exhibits on civil rights history in the original Woolworth building.
Art museum in a scenic park with American and European works, temporary exhibitions, and outdoor sculptures along walking paths.
Family-friendly complex combining aquarium, museum, zoo, and interactive science displays. A popular choice for varied indoor and outdoor visits.
Lively downtown district with theatres, murals, breweries, shops, and event spaces. Good for walking and seeing Greensboro’s urban character.
Large lakeside park with walking trails, gardens, boating, and seasonal displays. A relaxing outdoor favourite for visitors and locals.
Formal garden with paths, bridges, and seasonal planting displays. It offers a quieter, picturesque walk away from the busiest parts of town.
North Carolina chopped pork barbecue is slow-cooked pork dressed with a sharp vinegar-pepper sauce, a Piedmont staple across Greensboro and central North Carolina.
Barbecue slaw is the region’s tangy red slaw made with cabbage and a vinegar-ketchup dressing, commonly served on barbecue sandwiches in Greensboro.
Pimento cheese is a Southern spread of cheese, pimentos and mayonnaise, popular in North Carolina as a sandwich filling, dip or burger topping.
Established neighbourhood restaurant with polished service, Southern-inspired American cooking and a comfortable bistro feel.
Historic counter-service spot famed for hot dogs, burgers and chilli-based local fast food in a nostalgic downtown atmosphere.
Refined yet approachable dining room serving seasonal Southern-influenced dishes and craft drinks in downtown Greensboro.
Greensboro is cheaper than major US cities, with modest hotel, dining and transport costs for most visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or about 10% in cafés if table service is provided.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Greensboro, NC.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Greensboro, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC trains use the Charlotte Station to Greensboro Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Charlotte, NC and Greensboro, NC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Charlotte Station is 2 km from Charlotte city centre. Public transport options include:
Charlotte Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Alexander Michael's, The King's Kitchen
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Charlotte Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charlotte Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charlotte Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charlotte Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charlotte Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin Charlotte, Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Omni Charlotte Hotel.
Greensboro Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lindley Park Filling Station, Crafted: The Art of the Taco
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Greensboro Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Greensboro Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Greensboro Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Greensboro Station.
Nearby hotels include Proximity Hotel, O.Henry Hotel, Marriott Greensboro Downtown.
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