The cheapest and fastest trains from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gainesville, TX for Fort Worth, TX on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
821 Heartland Flyer11:03 AM1h24Gainesville Amtrak, Gainesville, TX12:27 PMFort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX$181One-way0 transfers
821 Heartland Flyer11:03 AM1h24Gainesville Amtrak, Gainesville, TX12:27 PMFort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX:
A train is $55 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Fort Worth, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.30 (€-1.84). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX train times
The table below shows live departures for Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
821 Heartland Flyer | 11:03 AM Gainesville Amtrak, Gainesville, TX | 1h24 | 12:27 PM Fort Worth Central Station, Fort Worth, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Trains from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:03, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 11:03 AM |
Last train 5:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Gainesville, TX and Fort Worth, TX from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Fort Worth, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gainesville, TX to Fort Worth, TX
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Jones Street.
- Reata Restaurant
- Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Ashton Hotel
- Omni Fort Worth Hotel
- Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Dallas and DFW Airport
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Trinity Railway Express, TEXRail
- Amtrak services
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