The cheapest and fastest trains from Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 12 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 £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 22 trains that leave Stamford, CT for Philadelphia, PA every day 19 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 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 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.
179 Northeast Regional23:002h39Stamford Station, Stamford, CT1:3930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£141One-way0 changes
177 Northeast Regional21:042h41Stamford Station, Stamford, CT23:4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£191One-way0 changes
65 Northeast Regional21:552h56Stamford Station, Stamford, CT0:5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£521One-way0 changes
175 Northeast Regional18:432h36Stamford Station, Stamford, CT21:1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£951One-way0 changes
173 Northeast Regional15:012h28Stamford Station, Stamford, CT17:2930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1201One-way0 changes
2167 Acela16:012h06Stamford Station, Stamford, CT18:0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2111One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela11:592h12Stamford Station, Stamford, CT14:1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3311One-way0 changes
2155 NextGen Acela9:592h12Stamford Station, Stamford, CT12:1130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2651One-way0 changes
2163 Acela13:592h13Stamford Station, Stamford, CT16:1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3311One-way0 changes
2171 Acela18:142h15Stamford Station, Stamford, CT20:2930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1771One-way0 changes
Travel 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 £22. 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 £22, and a flight costs an average of £182.
Distance: 184 km
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£44 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £464 Average Price |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 10h 50m 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
Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Stamford, CT to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2171 Acela | 18:14 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h15 | 20:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 18:43 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h36 | 21:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 21:04 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h41 | 23:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 21:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h56 | 0:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 23:00 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h39 | 1:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 7:04 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h43 | 9:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 7:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h15 | 10:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 9:30 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h26 | 11:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 9:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h12 | 12:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h35 | 13:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 11:27 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h38 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
171 Northeast Regional | 11:27 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h48 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent+ 2159 NextGen Acela | 11:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h32 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
97 Silver Meteor+ 2159 NextGen Acela | 11:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h06 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 11:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h12 | 14:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 12:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h31 | 15:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 13:31 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h01 | 16:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 Acela | 13:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h13 | 16:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 15:01 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h28 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 16:01 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h06 | 18:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 17:11 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h39 | 19:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 17:20 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h47 | 20:07 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 20 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 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 15m.
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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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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