The cheapest and fastest trains from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£117
Average price
£142
Fastest journey
10 h 14 m
Average duration
16 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.
Of the 2 trains that leave Burlington, NC for Philadelphia, PA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 569 km distance in an average of 16 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 h 1 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £83, and a flight costs an average of £79.
Distance: 569 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£108 Average Price Cheapest | £200 Average Price |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:46 Burlington, NC | 10h14 | 19:00 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:41 Burlington, NC | 22h01 | 16:42 Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £79 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 15:38. The fastest train covers the 569 km distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 569 km |
Average train duration 10h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 14m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 15:38 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Burlington, NC and Philadelphia, PA from £79. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burlington, NC and Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Grill 584
- Village Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott Burlington
- Drury Inn & Suites Burlington
- Best Western Plus Burlington
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station consists of a single platform with a waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: Link Transit
- Taxi services available
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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