The cheapest and fastest trains from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Brunswick, NJ 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 New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave New Brunswick, NJ for Philadelphia, PA every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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.
111 Northeast Regional
177 Northeast Regional
131 Northeast Regional
641 Keystone Service
129 Northeast Regional
641 Keystone Service
131 Northeast Regional
129 Northeast Regional
111 Northeast Regional
177 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train and coach for New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 85 km
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£55 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
177 Northeast Regional | 03:46 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h59 | 04:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 10:30 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h53 | 11:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 12:58 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h48 | 13:46 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 17:52 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h50 | 18:42 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 22:05 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h52 | 22:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 22:46 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between New Brunswick, NJ and Philadelphia, PA from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New Brunswick, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New Brunswick, NJ and Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
- 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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