The cheapest and fastest trains from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trenton, NJ 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 Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Trenton, NJ for Philadelphia, PA every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 31 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.






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Compare train and coach for Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Northeast Regional | 05:22 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h29 | 05:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 06:09 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h30 | 06:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 10:53 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h29 | 11:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:56 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h30 | 12:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 13:04 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h27 | 13:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 13:28 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h29 | 13:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 14:20 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h27 | 14:47 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
643 Keystone Service | 15:19 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h31 | 15:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 15:22 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h30 | 15:52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 16:29 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h27 | 16:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 16:44 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h31 | 17:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 17:00 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h31 | 17:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 17:30 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h30 | 18:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 17:55 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h30 | 18:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 18:15 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h28 | 18:43 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 18:46 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h29 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 18:53 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h26 | 19:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
133 Northeast Regional | 19:43 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h29 | 20:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 20:01 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h30 | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 20:05 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h28 | 20:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 20:34 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h31 | 21:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 20:39 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h33 | 21:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 21:02 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h30 | 21:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
651 Keystone Service | 21:55 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h28 | 22:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 22:30 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h27 | 22:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 23:02 Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 0h27 | 23:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 28 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 25m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak, SEPTA from Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, SEPTA trains will get you between Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trenton, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trenton, NJ 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 Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with multiple entry and exit points.
- Settimo Cielo
- 1911 Smokehouse BBQ
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Trenton Marriott Downtown
- Lafayette Park Hotel and Suites
- Wyndham Garden Trenton
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: Platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 409, 601, 606, 608, 609, 611, 619
- Light Rail: River Line
- 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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