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The average train between Raleigh and Swarthmore takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Swarthmore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Raleigh and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 AM which arrives into Swarthmore at 7:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Raleigh to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Raleigh and Swarthmore is 542.4 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Swarthmore via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 8h 54m.
