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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 £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 £24, while a flight costs an average of £432.
Distance: 182 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £432 Average Price | £36 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 £36.
A train is £407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average £432.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 21m.
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.59. The journey takes 2h 48m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7821:543h09Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC1:03Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC£261One-way0 changes
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7821:543h09Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC1:03Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC£261One-way0 changes
Fastest
AA270413:500h56Douglas International Airport14:46Raleigh-Durham International Airport£3321One-way0 changes
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7618:403h11Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC21:51Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC£261One-way0 changes
807:103h20Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC10:30Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC£261One-way0 changes
72 · 317211:554h13Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC16:08Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC£261One-way1 change
AA189712:100h56Douglas International Airport13:06Raleigh-Durham International Airport£3321One-way0 changes
AA189415:580h56Douglas International Airport16:54Raleigh-Durham International Airport£3321One-way0 changes
AA268810:200h56Douglas International Airport11:16Raleigh-Durham International Airport£3321One-way0 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 £36.
A train is £407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kannapolis, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average £432.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 21m.
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Kannapolis station, Kannapolis, NC and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Coaches mostly depart from Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo) and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Raleigh, NC by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- 1 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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