- Must visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£58
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£66
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
7 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
7 h 51 m
Trains on 21 Oct
3
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norfolk, VA 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 Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 3 trains from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 359 km distance in an average of 7 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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.






Trains from Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 20:37. The fastest train covers the 359 km distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 359 km |
Average train duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 4:08 |
Last train 20:37 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1094 Northeast Regional · 1494 Connecting Bus · 1116 Northeast Regional | 8:15 Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA | 8h03 | 16:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2 changes | |
1094 Northeast Regional · 1494 Connecting Bus · 1156 Northeast Regional | 8:15 Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA | 8h17 | 16:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Engaging science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays. Good for curious visitors of all ages.
Compact museum focused on Rodin sculptures in a peaceful Beaux-Arts setting. Ideal for a quieter art stop near the Parkway.
Historic square and green in the Old City area, surrounded by major independence sites. Useful as a starting point for walking the district.
Popular urban trail and park along the Delaware River with lawns, hammocks, seasonal attractions, and open river views.
Large riverside park with boat houses, trails, and skyline views. Excellent for walking, running, and seeing a greener side of the city.
A long roll filled with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s signature street-food sandwich.
A soft pretzel with a figure-of-eight shape and chewy texture, commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries across the city.
A roast pork sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. It is a classic Italian-American Philadelphia speciality.
Historic indoor market with many traders serving roast pork, pretzels, pastries and other Philadelphia staples in a lively casual setting.
Classic South Philadelphia sandwich shop best known for roast pork sandwiches with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.
Established restaurant serving refined Pennsylvania Dutch and Mid-Atlantic cooking in an elegant but relaxed City Center dining room.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels are often pricey, but dining and SEPTA fares are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafés: small change or $1 per drink is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norfolk, VA 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.

Most Norfolk, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Norfolk Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Norfolk, VA and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Norfolk Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Freemason Abbey Restaurant, Saltine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Norfolk Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Norfolk Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Norfolk Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Norfolk Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norfolk Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Hilton Norfolk The Main, Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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