The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ 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 New Brunswick, NJ will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 3 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for New Brunswick, NJ every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
158 Northeast Regional
132 Northeast Regional
164 Northeast Regional
164 Northeast Regional
158 Northeast Regional
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Compare coach and train for Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 85 km
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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164 Northeast Regional | 16:10 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h50 | 17:00 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
158 Northeast Regional | 01:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h52 | 01:57 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 45m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 00:44 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and New Brunswick, NJ from £14. 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 New Brunswick, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ 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 New Brunswick, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and New Brunswick, NJ
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
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