The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to West Chester, PA
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to West Chester, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to West Chester, PA will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 53 trains that leave New York, NY for West Chester, PA every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
653 Keystone Service17:102h00Penn Station, New York, NY19:10Paoli Station, Paoli, PA£341One-way0 changes
653 Keystone Service17:102h07Penn Station, New York, NY19:17Exton Station, Exton, PA£341One-way0 changes
653 Keystone Service17:102h12Penn Station, New York, NY19:22Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA£341One-way0 changes
607 Keystone Service5:502h13Penn Station, New York, NY8:03Exton Station, Exton, PA£341One-way0 changes
607 Keystone Service5:502h05Penn Station, New York, NY7:55Paoli Station, Paoli, PA£341One-way0 changes
645 Keystone Service12:051h54Penn Station, New York, NY13:59Paoli Station, Paoli, PA£651One-way0 changes
643 Keystone Service9:281h57Penn Station, New York, NY11:25Paoli Station, Paoli, PA£651One-way0 changes
651 Keystone Service16:031h58Penn Station, New York, NY18:01Paoli Station, Paoli, PA£871One-way0 changes
647 Keystone Service14:111h59Penn Station, New York, NY16:10Paoli Station, Paoli, PA£1061One-way0 changes
653 Keystone Service17:102h00Penn Station, New York, NY19:10Paoli Station, Paoli, PA£341One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for New York, NY to West Chester, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to West Chester, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £60.
Distance: 159 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£44 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £197 Average Price |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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New York, NY to West Chester, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to West Chester, PA trains for today, Wednesday 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:17 New York, NY | 2h02 | 14:19 West Chester, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:11 New York, NY | 1h59 | 21:10 West Chester, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:44 New York, NY | 2h24 | 22:08 West Chester, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:35 New York, NY | 2h11 | 1:46 West Chester, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to West Chester, PA
Trains from New York, NY to West Chester, PA run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to West Chester, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and West Chester, PA from £13. 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 York, NY to West Chester, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to West Chester, 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 West Chester, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and West Chester, PA
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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