The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£206
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT will cost around £206 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 24 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Stamford, CT every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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.
66 Northeast Regional3:223h1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:33Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£511One-way0 changes
150 Northeast Regional5:152h3330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:48Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£1181One-way0 changes
166 Northeast Regional19:192h3630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA21:55Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£1801One-way0 changes
146 Northeast Regional18:192h2730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA20:46Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£1801One-way0 changes
162 Northeast Regional8:202h2630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:46Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£1801One-way0 changes
2252 Acela12:392h0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA14:46Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£2881One-way0 changes
2258 NextGen Acela17:512h0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA19:58Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£2881One-way0 changes
2256 NextGen Acela11:162h1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA13:27Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£3521One-way0 changes
2250 Acela10:232h1830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:41Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£2351One-way0 changes
2248 NextGen Acela9:332h2130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:54Stamford Station, Stamford, CT£2351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 184 km
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£41 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £496 Average Price |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT trains for today, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
146 Northeast Regional | 22:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h27 | 0:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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66 Northeast Regional | 7:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h11 | 10:33 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 9:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h33 | 11:48 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 11:14 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h40 | 13:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 12:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h26 | 14:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
98 Silver Meteor · 164 Northeast Regional | 13:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h33 | 17:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 change | |
54 Vermonter | 13:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h59 | 16:19 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
660 Keystone Service · 54 Vermonter | 13:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h57 | 16:19 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 change | |
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional | 13:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h24 | 17:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 change | |
2248 NextGen Acela | 13:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h21 | 15:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 Acela | 14:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h18 | 16:41 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 15:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h41 | 17:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2256 NextGen Acela | 15:16 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h11 | 17:27 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 16:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h36 | 18:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 16:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h07 | 18:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 17:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h26 | 19:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
666 Keystone Service · 140 Northeast Regional | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h47 | 21:16 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 change | |
96 Northeast Regional | 19:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2h30 | 21:47 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 132 Northeast Regional | 19:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h55 | 0:19 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 146 Northeast Regional | 19:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h22 | 0:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 change | |
670 Keystone Service · 146 Northeast Regional | 20:09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h37 | 0:46 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1 change | |
132 Northeast Regional | 21:04 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 3h15 | 0:19 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Stamford, CT from £21. 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 Stamford, CT train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and Stamford, CT
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Washington Blvd.
- Colony Grill
- Barcelona Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
- The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Sheraton Stamford Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for Metro-North Railroad
- Hall 2: platforms 4-5 for Amtrak services
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- Bus: CT Transit Stamford
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