The cheapest and fastest trains from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£153
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 22 trains that leave Stamford, CT for Philadelphia, PA every day 18 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 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.
169 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
139 Northeast Regional
2257 Acela
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent
2253 Acela
2257 Acela
2255 Acela
2263 Acela
2265 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 £21, and a flight costs an average of £232.
Distance: 184 km
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Live departures
Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
143 Northeast Regional | 13:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h52 | 16:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2249 Acela | 13:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h20 | 16:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional · 147 Northeast Regional | 14:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h20 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
195 Northeast Regional | 14:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h31 | 17:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 16:11 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h04 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 16:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h36 | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
99 Northeast Regional | 16:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h46 | 19:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 17:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 20:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 18:26 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h05 | 21:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2253 Acela | 18:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h11 | 21:06 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 19:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 22:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 20:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h16 | 23:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 21:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 00:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter | 22:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h58 | 01:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 23:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h10 | 02:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 00:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h40 | 03:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 02:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 10h12 | 13:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
65 Northeast Regional | 02:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h56 | 05:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 04:08 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 06:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Stamford, CT and Philadelphia, PA 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: Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, CT and Philadelphia, PA
- 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
- 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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