The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£199
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
26
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 £199 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 26 trains that leave New Haven, CT for Philadelphia, PA every day 18 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 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.
157 Northeast Regional9:343h56Union Station, New Haven, CT13:3030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1061One-way0 changes
169 Northeast Regional22:203h25Union Station, New Haven, CT1:4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1061One-way0 changes
143 Northeast Regional7:353h44Union Station, New Haven, CT11:1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1061One-way0 changes
3497 AMTRAK · 169 Northeast Regional20:474h58New Haven, CT1:4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1091One-way1 change
161 Northeast Regional12:063h26Union Station, New Haven, CT15:3230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1341One-way0 changes
2259 Acela18:343h00Union Station, New Haven, CT21:3430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3461One-way0 changes
2255 Acela15:103h01Union Station, New Haven, CT18:1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3461One-way0 changes
2271 NextGen Acela9:313h02Union Station, New Haven, CT12:3330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2761One-way0 changes
2257 Acela16:143h04Union Station, New Haven, CT19:1830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3461One-way0 changes
2265 NextGen Acela11:313h09Union Station, New Haven, CT14:4030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3461One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 241 km
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£66 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
143 Northeast Regional | 7:35 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h44 | 11:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2249 NextGen Acela | 8:16 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h02 | 11:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
3405 AMTRAK · 195 Northeast Regional | 8:40 New Haven, CT | 3h46 | 12:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional · 147 Northeast Regional | 9:06 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 5h13 | 14:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional | 9:06 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h20 | 12:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 9:31 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h02 | 12:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 10:28 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h51 | 14:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 11:05 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h26 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
99 Northeast Regional | 11:05 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h36 | 14:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
3461 AMTRAK · 161 Northeast Regional | 11:49 New Haven, CT | 3h43 | 15:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
161 Northeast Regional | 12:06 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h26 | 15:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 12:36 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h55 | 16:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
3463 AMTRAK · 163 Northeast Regional | 13:45 New Haven, CT | 3h47 | 17:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
163 Northeast Regional | 14:06 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h26 | 17:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 NextGen Acela | 15:10 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h01 | 18:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 16:04 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h28 | 19:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter · 671 Keystone Service | 16:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h42 | 21:16 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
57 Vermonter | 16:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h49 | 20:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 17:35 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h00 | 21:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2259 Acela | 18:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h00 | 21:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
3467 AMTRAK · 167 Northeast Regional | 18:45 New Haven, CT | 4h06 | 22:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
167 Northeast Regional | 19:21 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h30 | 22:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 21:10 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h41 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 22:20 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h25 | 1:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 28 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New Haven, CT to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New Haven, CT and Philadelphia, PA from £21. 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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