The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£241
Average price
£310
Fastest journey
7 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 31 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
579 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £310 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £241.
To travel from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA you need to make at least one change.
8269 AMTRAK · 179 Northeast Regional15:3010h09Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:3930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2411One-way1 change
8269 AMTRAK · 67 Northeast Regional15:309h21Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME0:5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2411One-way1 change
8271 AMTRAK · 177 Northeast Regional13:3010h15Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME23:4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2411One-way1 change
684 Downeaster · 177 Northeast Regional11:4811h57Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME23:4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2441One-way1 change
686 Downeaster · 179 Northeast Regional13:4311h56Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:3930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2451One-way1 change
8277 AMTRAK+
2163 Acela8:307h42Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME16:1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3731One-way1 change
2167 Acela+
8279 AMTRAK9:308h37Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME18:0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3021One-way1 change
8242 AMTRAK · 95 Northeast Regional3:158h41Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME11:5630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2911One-way1 change
8275 AMTRAK+
2163 Acela7:308h42Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME16:1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3731One-way1 change
680 Downeaster+
2159 NextGen Acela5:188h53Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME14:1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3751One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £187.
Distance: 579 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£136 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest | £322 Average Price |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:30 Portland, ME | 10h21 | 6:51 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
8242 AMTRAK · 95 Northeast Regional | 3:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h41 | 11:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8244 AMTRAK · 93 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 4:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h50 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2 changes | |
8244 AMTRAK · 171 Northeast Regional | 4:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h00 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
680 Downeaster+ 2159 NextGen Acela | 5:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h53 | 14:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
680 Downeaster · 93 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 5:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h47 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2 changes | |
680 Downeaster · 93 Northeast Regional | 5:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h06 | 15:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
680 Downeaster · 97 Silver Meteor+ 2159 NextGen Acela | 5:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h47 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 2 changes | |
8273 AMTRAK · 93 Northeast Regional | 6:15 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 9h09 | 15:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
682 Downeaster · 173 Northeast Regional | 7:18 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h11 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8275 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional | 7:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 9h59 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8275 AMTRAK+ 2163 Acela | 7:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h42 | 16:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8277 AMTRAK+ 2163 Acela | 8:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 7h42 | 16:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8277 AMTRAK · 173 Northeast Regional | 8:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h59 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8279 AMTRAK · 137 Northeast Regional | 9:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h20 | 19:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8279 AMTRAK+ 2167 Acela | 9:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 8h37 | 18:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8263 AMTRAK · 175 Northeast Regional | 11:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 9h49 | 21:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
684 Downeaster · 177 Northeast Regional | 11:48 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h57 | 23:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
684 Downeaster · 175 Northeast Regional | 11:48 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 9h31 | 21:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8271 AMTRAK · 177 Northeast Regional | 13:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h15 | 23:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
686 Downeaster · 177 Northeast Regional | 13:43 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h02 | 23:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
686 Downeaster · 179 Northeast Regional | 13:43 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h56 | 1:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
686 Downeaster · 67 Northeast Regional | 13:43 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 11h08 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8269 AMTRAK · 179 Northeast Regional | 15:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 10h09 | 1:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
8269 AMTRAK · 67 Northeast Regional | 15:30 Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 9h21 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 579 km distance in 8h 41m.
Distance 579 km |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 8h 41m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 18:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Portland, ME and Philadelphia, PA from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portland, ME to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, ME 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portland, ME and Philadelphia, PA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is $5.50 per day and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking for Downeaster passengers is available in the lot across the street from the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station serves as a hub for both Amtrak Downeaster trains and intercity buses, with facilities for ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Concord Coach Lines
- Local bus services available
- 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
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