The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£170
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT 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 Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £170 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 29 trains that leave New Haven, CT for Philadelphia, PA every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
179 Northeast Regional
141 Northeast Regional
177 Northeast Regional
141 Northeast Regional
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 177 Northeast Regional
2167 Acela
2163 Acela
2159 Acela
2155 Acela
2151 AcelaTravel Information
Compare coach and train for New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. 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 £25, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 241 km
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Live departures
New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
143 Northeast Regional | 12:05 New Haven, CT | 4h12 | 16:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 12:35 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h42 | 16:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
157 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 14:03 New Haven, CT | 6h28 | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional | 14:06 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 5h12 | 19:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional | 14:06 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h20 | 17:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
157 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 14:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 5h57 | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
2263 Acela | 15:27 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h02 | 18:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2265 Acela | 16:31 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h09 | 19:40 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 17:36 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h55 | 21:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2253 Acela | 18:10 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 2h56 | 21:06 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 20:10 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h01 | 23:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 21:04 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h28 | 00:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2257 Acela | 21:14 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h04 | 00:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter · 671 Keystone Service | 21:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h41 | 02:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
57 Vermonter | 21:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h49 | 01:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
465 Amtrak Hartford Line · 139 Northeast Regional | 22:16 New Haven, CT | 5h29 | 03:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 22:35 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between New Haven, CT and Philadelphia, PA from £25. 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 Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT 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 Haven, CT and Philadelphia, PA
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- 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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