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Compare train, coach and flight for Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £446.
Distance: 182 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £446 Average Price | £37 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average £37.
A train is £422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average £446.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£6. The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC
How to get to Raleigh, NC from Kannapolis, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:15 3h30 Kannapolis, NC 14:45 Raleigh, NC £25 1 One-way 0 changes
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11:15 3h30 Kannapolis, NC 14:45 Raleigh, NC £25 1 One-way 0 changes
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11:15 3h30 Kannapolis, NC 14:45 Raleigh, NC £25 1 One-way 0 changes
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23:45 5h25 Kannapolis, NC 5:10 Raleigh, NC £45 1 One-way 0 changes
15:05 5h50 Kannapolis, NC 20:55 Raleigh, NC £56 1 One-way 0 changes
22:45 5h25 Kannapolis, NC 4:10 Raleigh, NC £78 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average £37.
A train is £422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average £446.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kannapolis, NC and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo) and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Raleigh, NC by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 1 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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