The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 21 m
Trains on 20 Sept
3
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 3 trains from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.
16:423h03Philadelphia, PA19:45Lewistown, PA£301One-way0 changes
17:423h03Philadelphia, PA20:45Lewistown, PA£371One-way0 changes
12:343h56Philadelphia, PA16:30Lewistown, PA£601One-way0 changes
17:423h03Philadelphia, PA20:45Lewistown, PA£371One-way0 changes
16:423h03Philadelphia, PA19:45Lewistown, PA£301One-way0 changes
12:343h56Philadelphia, PA16:30Lewistown, PA£601One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £502.
Distance: 217 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £502 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA costing on average £42.
A coach is £472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA costing on average £502.
Other travel options to Lewistown, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:42 Philadelphia, PA | 3h03 | 20:45 Lewistown, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
![]() | 12:34 Philadelphia, PA | 3h56 | 16:30 Lewistown, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:42 Philadelphia, PA | 3h03 | 19:45 Lewistown, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:34, the last at 14:45. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 8:34 |
Last train 14:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Lewistown, 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: Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, 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 Lewistown, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and Lewistown, PA
Most Philadelphia, PA to Lewistown, PA trains use the 30th Street Station to Lewistown Junction station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Lewistown, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do trains to Lewistown, PA leave from?
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Which Lewistown, PA station do trains from Philadelphia, PA arrive at?
Getting to Lewistown Junction from Lewistown city centre
Lewistown Junction is 1 km from Lewistown city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lewistown Junction train station facilities and services
Lewistown Junction has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lewistown Junction.
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