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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Durham to Spartanburg. Travelling by train from Durham to Spartanburg usually takes 8 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 8 hours and 23 minutes.

Distance: 185 mi (298 km)
Fastest train: 8h 23m
Lowest price: £53.60
Trains per day: 1
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Durham to Spartanburg Train Timetable

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Is it better to travel by coach or train from Durham to Spartanburg?

There are usually 5 daily coach trips from Durham to Spartanburg.

	Train	Coach
Avg. Price	Avg. Price£53.60	Avg. Price£36.00Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips1	Daily Trips5
Duration	Duration8h 26m	Duration4h 58mFaster

There are several train options that can take you from Durham to Spartanburg:

Amtrak tickets: £54 one-way

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Which train should you take from Durham to Spartanburg?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Durham to Spartanburg. 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.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	1	8h 26m	£53.60

Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there is 1 Amtrak train from Durham to Spartanburg every day, as well as 1 trip at the weekends, with prices starting from £53.60.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Durham to Spartanburg

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Spartanburg to Durham. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Durham to Spartanburg for £26.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Durham and Spartanburg is approximately 185 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 23 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Distance (mi)

185

Distance (km)

298

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Durham at 19:53 and arrives in Spartanburg around 8 hours later.

First train

7:53pm

Last train

7:58pm

Trains from Durham to Spartanburg are the most crowded on Sunday. 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Sunday

Least crowded

Sunday

City Information

Durham

Durham is a little treasure cove for all fans of history and the United States’ heritage. The first and foremost thing you should try out is go on a hike on one of the city’s iconic trails. For a more traditional hiking experience, try the Eno River Trail. If you wish to enjoy a more unique experience, the American Tobacco Trail will be a better choice, as it follows the old CSX railway. For those who want to explore the city’s rich history, check out the Stagville Plantation, which is now a museum dedicated to the city’s antebellum history, offering a unique historical perspective.

Durham’s food scene is vibrant and exciting. Fans of seafood will definitely be amazed at how fresh and delicious the seafood at Mateo Bar de Tapas is. If you wish to try out Italian eats with a twist, check out Devil’s Pizzeria & Restaurant.

The main coach station is the Transportation Center located at 515 W Pettigrew St in Downtown Durham. From there, you can take a coach to New York, Richmond, Washington D.C., and dozens of other destinations across the country. The main Amtrak train station in Durham is located around the corner from the bus stop at 601 W Main St. Durham is served by Amtrak’s Carolinian and Piedmont lines. The city’s air services are handled by the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 12 miles southeast of the city.

Spartanburg

Spartanburg is a northern South Carolina city in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Also called The Hub City, it is a major railway intersection that makes commuting easy. Spartanburg is located close to sandy beaches, high mountains, and the Eastern seaboard, which is ideal for nature lovers. Since it's close to the beach, you can enjoy water activities. Spartanburg offers history in the Spartanburg Regional History Museum, which displays textiles and artefacts, while the Croft State Park is best for fishing enthusiasts. Explore ponds and woodland paths, and go butterfly-watching at the Hatcher Garden.

In the Spartanburg downtown cultural district, you can visit performance venues, galleries, and the Spartanburg Art Museum with an impressive art collection. The city is also home to a vibrant food scene, with local favourites like Cribbs Kitchen and Mon Amie. Spartanburg also features craft breweries and wine bars, with the exciting Spartanburg International Festival held every year.

You can easily get to Spartanburg by coach, with routes offered by Tornado Bus and Wanda Coach. There are also train routes to Spartanburg provided by Amtrak and Amtrak Crescent.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Durham?

Main departure station: 601 W Main St

In Durham, Amtrak’s train station is at 601 W Main St, in a historic brick warehouse originally constructed in 1897. The Carolinian line from Charlotte to New York and the Piedmont line from Charlotte to Raleigh both stop at this station in Durham. Inside the station, passengers are greeted by high ceilings (this was once a warehouse, after all!) and can find toilets, long benches for seating, and Amtrak staff. The same building also hosts an Italian restaurant and pool hall around the corner, and several more restaurants are within a one-block walk. You can even check out the Museum of Durham History on Main St, too. The Durham Amtrak station is located in the city centre, close to Duke University and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

All train stations in Durham:

601 W Main St

Where is the train station in Spartanburg?

Main arrival station: 290 Magnolia St

Spartanburg has one train station.

Train stations in Spartanburg:

290 Magnolia St

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