Cheap train tickets from South Shore to Charleston

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from South Shore to Charleston. Travelling by train from South Shore to Charleston usually takes 2 hours and 36 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance
76 mi (122 km)
Fastest train
2h 36m
Lowest price
£18.53
Trains per day
1
Most frequent service
Amtrak Cardinal
Train lines
1

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What is the price of a train ticket from South Shore to Charleston?

In the last month, train tickets from South Shore to Charleston cost about £19 when booked at the cheapest time. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 6 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £8.15 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

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Which train should you take from South Shore to Charleston?

Amtrak Cardinal is the one and only train line which connects South Shore to Charleston. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Cardinal12h 36m£22.61
  • The Amtrak Cardinal is a long distance passenger rail service from New York to Chicago, connecting a total of 31 cities. As one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the Cardinal is a popular train line connecting the Northeast to the Southeast, and offers top-notch comfort thanks to its seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power sockets, and snacks available for purchase in the Cardinal Café. There is usually 1 Cardinal trip from South Shore to Charleston per day, with an average trip length of 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from South Shore to Charleston

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Charleston with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains. You can also take a train for your return trip from Charleston to South Shore.

Trains per day

1

Direct trains

1

The distance between South Shore and Charleston is approximately 76 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 36 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Distance (mi)

76

Distance (km)

122

Most days, there is only one train which leaves South Shore at 5:55 and arrives in Charleston around 2 hours later.

First train

5:55am

Last train

5:55am

Trains from South Shore to Charleston are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Wednesday

Least crowded

Wednesday

Station Information

Where is the train station in South Shore?

Main departure station: Main St and US-23

There is one train station in South Shore.

All train stations in South Shore:

  • Main St and US-23

Where is the train station in Charleston?

Main arrival station: 350 MacCorkle Ave SE

Charleston has one train station.

Train stations in Charleston:

  • 350 MacCorkle Ave SE

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