The cheapest and fastest trains from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Carrollton, MD 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 Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave New Carrollton, MD for Philadelphia, PA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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 coach, train and flight for New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £142.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £279 Average Price |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
162 Northeast Regional | 11:32 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h45 | 13:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 12:41 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h36 | 14:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 13:34 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h46 | 15:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 15:32 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 17:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 16:37 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h40 | 18:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 18:17 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 20:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 19:07 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h46 | 20:53 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 20:37 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h38 | 22:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 22:38 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h42 | 00:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
90 Palmetto | 01:08 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h43 | 02:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 02:27 New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 1h38 | 04:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 22:14 |
Train companies: Amtrak from New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New Carrollton, MD and 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: New Carrollton, MD to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Carrollton, MD 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 New Carrollton, MD and Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with several lots around the station, open 24/7.
- Golden Pavilion Restaurant
- Mid-Atlantic Seafood
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott New Carrollton
- Metro Points Hotel
- Days Inn by Wyndham Lanham
- Located in the main hall
- 35 places, not covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Amtrak and MARC platforms
- Hall 2: Metro platform
- Hall 3: Bus connections
- Metro: Orange Line
- Bus: WMATA Metrobus, TheBus, Greyhound
- 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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