How much does a train ticket cost from Charlotte to Newark?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Newark start from £83. The average price for this train route is around £132. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Newark?

The average train journey time from Charlotte to Newark is 12h 46m, covering a distance of 524 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 52m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Newark route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Newark?

The earliest train from Charlotte to Newark departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Train Charlotte to Newark from £80 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Newark on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 27m	20:12	Penn Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Charlotte to Newark on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 27m	20:12	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 46m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Newark on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 46m	18:17	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 46m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Newark on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 46m	18:17	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 46m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Newark on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 52m	17:23	Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 52m	17:23	Penn Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 27m	20:12	Penn Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 27m	20:12	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Newark on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 52m	17:23	Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 52m	17:23	Penn Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 27m	20:12	Penn Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 27m	20:12	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Newark on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 46m	18:17	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 29m	18:00	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 46m	18:17	Penn Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

14h 20mAverage duration

525 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£51 - £167	Average duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£83 - £1,056	Average duration12h 46m	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,619 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5619 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £83

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Charlotte to Newark?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Newark start from £83. The average price for this train route is around £132. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Newark?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to Newark is 12h 46m, covering a distance of 524 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Newark route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Newark?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Newark departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/11

£595

30/11

£595

Today

£250

02/12

£287

03/12

£173

04/12

£173

05/12

£173

06/12

£126

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £126

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £126 to £616 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £126, which is on 2025-12-06.