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

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Gastonia start from £103. The average price for this train route is around £135. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Gastonia?

The average train journey time from Newark to Gastonia is 13h 2m, covering a distance of 533 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13h 2m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Gastonia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Newark to Gastonia departs at 13:02. And the latest train departs at 14:20.

Train Newark to Gastonia from £98 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Newark to Gastonia on 12 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:02	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 20m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:02	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 20m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:02	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 20m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Gastonia on 13 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:02	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 20m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:02	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 20m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:02	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 20m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Gastonia on 14 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Gastonia on 15 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Gastonia on 16 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Gastonia on 17 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Penn Station	13h 2m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags
Train	13:12	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	14h 10m	03:22	Gastonia Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Gastonia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Gastonia. The journey takes about 13 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just £103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 2mAverage duration

533 milesDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£68 - £138	Average duration19h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£103 - £321	Average duration13h 2m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,758 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5758 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 £103

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Gastonia 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 Newark to Gastonia?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Gastonia start from £103. The average price for this train route is around £135. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Gastonia?
The average train journey time from Newark to Gastonia is 13h 2m, covering a distance of 533 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Gastonia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Gastonia?
The earliest train from Newark to Gastonia departs at 13:02. And the latest train departs at 14:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/02

£116

11/02

£123

Today

£251

13/02

£172

14/02

£144

15/02

£123

16/02

£251

17/02

£123

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Gastonia was searched and found on 10 Feb 2026 with a price of £116

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

You can expect to pay from £116 to £731 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Gastonia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £123, which is on 2026-02-15.