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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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paoli, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 28 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Paoli, PA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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640 Keystone Service | 6:19 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h26 | 6:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 7:13 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h32 | 7:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 8:04 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h29 | 8:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
644 Keystone Service | 9:05 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h25 | 9:30 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 10:19 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h22 | 10:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
648 Keystone Service | 11:16 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h24 | 11:40 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 13:27 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h30 | 13:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 14:29 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h30 | 14:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 16:29 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h29 | 16:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 17:52 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h34 | 18:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 19:00 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h28 | 19:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 19:55 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h25 | 20:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 21:13 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h27 | 21:40 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
622 Keystone Service | 22:29 Paoli Station, Paoli, PA | 0h26 | 22:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
![]() | 2:29 Paoli, PA | 0h26 | 2:55 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:29 Paoli, PA | 0h26 | 3:55 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Paoli, PA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 26m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 22:34 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Philadelphia, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia, PA trip today.
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 Paoli, PA 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 Paoli, PA to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Paoli Station to 30th Street Station station pair, with some services arriving at North Philadelphia. Use this guide to compare Paoli, PA and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paoli Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Paoli Station.
Ticket office support is available at Paoli Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Paoli Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paoli Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paoli Station.
Nearby hotels include The Airdrie at Paoli Station, Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern, Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-Great Valley.
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.
North Philadelphia is 5 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
North Philadelphia has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink options are available at North Philadelphia.
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