The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lancaster, PA for Philadelphia, PA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.






Live departures
Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:05 Lancaster, PA | 1h28 | 22:33 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:12 Lancaster, PA | 1h08 | 00:20 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
![]() | 11:16 Lancaster, PA | 1h17 | 12:33 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:45 Lancaster, PA | 1h14 | 18:59 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Lancaster, PA and Philadelphia, PA from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster, PA and Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
- The Hotel Lancaster
- Cork Factory Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) 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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