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Gainesville to Purcell Train Schedule

Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Gainesville to Purcell. Traveling by train from Gainesville to Purcell usually takes 2 hours, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance97 mi (156 km)
Fastest train2h 0m
Lowest price$19.00
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Heartland Flyer
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Gainesville to Purcell?

Amtrak Heartland Flyer is the one and only train line which connects Gainesville to Purcell. 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 Heartland Flyer12h 0m$21.81
  • The Amtrak Heartland Flyer, operated by Amtrak, connects Oklahoma City with Fort Worth, Texas, in under five hours, with stops in cities like Purcell and Gainesville. Onboard, passengers can enjoy extra legroom alongside air-conditioned cars, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Gainesville to Purcell

The distance between Gainesville and Purcell is approximately 97 miles, or 156 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours, 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.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Gainesville to Purcell. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Gainesville at 6:00pm and arrives in Purcell around 2 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Purcell 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 Purcell to Gainesville.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Gainesville?

Main departure station: 605 E California St

There is one train station in Gainesville.

All train stations in Gainesville:

  • 605 E California St

Where is the train station in Purcell?

Main arrival station: E Main St and N Santa Fe Ave

Purcell has one train station.

All train stations in Purcell:

  • E Main St and N Santa Fe Ave

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