The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, 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 Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, 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 14 trains that leave Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
642 Keystone Service6:241h17Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA7:4130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
652 Keystone Service15:451h14Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA16:5930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
650 Keystone Service12:461h12Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA13:5830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
648 Keystone Service10:391h02Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA11:4130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
644 Keystone Service8:271h04Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA9:3130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
648 Keystone Service10:391h02Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA11:4130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
644 Keystone Service8:271h04Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA9:3130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
646 Keystone Service9:341h08Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA10:4230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
626 Keystone Service20:321h08Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA21:4030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
622 Keystone Service21:471h08Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA22:5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£181One-way0 changes
Live departures
Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
654 Keystone Service | 17:05 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h22 | 18:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 18:15 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h13 | 19:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 19:12 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h09 | 20:21 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 20:32 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h08 | 21:40 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
622 Keystone Service | 21:47 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h08 | 22:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
640 Keystone Service | 5:35 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h11 | 6:46 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 6:24 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h17 | 7:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 7:16 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h18 | 8:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
644 Keystone Service | 8:27 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h04 | 9:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 9:34 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h08 | 10:42 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
648 Keystone Service | 10:39 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h02 | 11:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 12:46 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h12 | 13:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 13:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h15 | 15:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 15:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1h14 | 16:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Amtrak from Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from £14. 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 Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA to 30th Street Station, 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA and 30th Street Station, 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
