- Must visit
Yale University Art Gallery
Yale’s major art museum with works from ancient to modern periods. Strong choice for a broad, free cultural visit downtown.
Cheapest price on 30 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 30 Sept
£47
Fastest journey on 30 Sept
3 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 30 Sept
3 h 43 m
Trains on 30 Sept
4
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT 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 Haven, CT will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Wed 30 Sept, we found 4 trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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.








The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT trains for today, Tuesday 29 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94 Northeast Regional | 16:01 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h24 | 19:25 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2160 Acela [NextGen] | 16:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h09 | 19:42 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 16:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h35 | 20:32 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional | 17:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h22 | 21:40 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
176 Northeast Regional | 17:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h32 | 20:59 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 18:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h40 | 21:40 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional | 18:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h50 | 22:40 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
136 Northeast Regional | 18:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h44 | 22:40 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 30 September | |||||
![]() | 8:25 Philadelphia, PA | 3h59 | 12:24 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:58 Philadelphia, PA | 3h34 | 13:32 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 22:35 |
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Discover the best of New Haven, CT — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect New Haven, CT trip today.
Yale’s major art museum with works from ancient to modern periods. Strong choice for a broad, free cultural visit downtown.
Museum of British art opposite Yale Art Gallery, valued for painting, sculpture and a refined modernist building by Louis Kahn.
Natural history museum with fossils, minerals and changing science displays. Family-friendly and easy to pair with a Yale walk.
Central lawn framed by churches and civic buildings, ideal for orienting yourself and understanding the city’s early layout.
Large ridge-top park with woodland trails, the monument and one of the best panoramic viewpoints over New Haven and Long Island Sound.
Harbourfront park with restored shoreline, walking paths and skyline views; a relaxed local favourite away from the campus core.
New Haven-style apizza is a thin, coal-fired pizza with a charred crust. It is the city’s signature food, traditionally served plain or with simple toppings.
White clam pizza pairs fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano and grated cheese on apizza. It is the city’s most famous speciality, linked to Wooster Street pizzerias.
Tomato pie is a bakery-style rectangular pizza topped with seasoned tomato sauce, often served at room temperature. It is a long-standing Italian-American local staple.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant focused on seasonal American cooking with an open kitchen. Refined but approachable atmosphere.
Classic dessert stop famed for Italian ice and frozen treats. A traditional warm-weather favourite in the Wooster Square area.
Beloved old-school apizza spot serving thin, charred pies with a cult following. Casual setting and strong local reputation.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and rail links help keep transport costs manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, about 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for café drinks if there is table service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT 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 Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Philadelphia, PA to New Haven, CT trains use the 30th Street Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, State St and RR Station. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Union Station is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
Union 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union League Cafe, Zinc New Haven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Study at Yale, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, New Haven Hotel.
New Haven, State St and RR Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, State St and RR Station.
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