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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£32
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£50
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
6 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
6 h 18 m
Trains on 13 Oct
2
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Williamsburg, VA 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 Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 2 trains from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 327 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 18 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.




Trains from Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 327 km distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 327 km |
Average train duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 17:45 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:07 Williamsburg, VA | 6h20 | 2:27 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:07 Williamsburg, VA | 6h18 | 3:25 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Engaging science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays. Good for curious visitors of all ages.
Compact museum focused on Rodin sculptures in a peaceful Beaux-Arts setting. Ideal for a quieter art stop near the Parkway.
Historic square and green in the Old City area, surrounded by major independence sites. Useful as a starting point for walking the district.
Popular urban trail and park along the Delaware River with lawns, hammocks, seasonal attractions, and open river views.
Large riverside park with boat houses, trails, and skyline views. Excellent for walking, running, and seeing a greener side of the city.
A long roll filled with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s signature street-food sandwich.
A soft pretzel with a figure-of-eight shape and chewy texture, commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries across the city.
A roast pork sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. It is a classic Italian-American Philadelphia speciality.
Historic indoor market with many traders serving roast pork, pretzels, pastries and other Philadelphia staples in a lively casual setting.
Classic South Philadelphia sandwich shop best known for roast pork sandwiches with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.
Established restaurant serving refined Pennsylvania Dutch and Mid-Atlantic cooking in an elegant but relaxed City Center dining room.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels are often pricey, but dining and SEPTA fares are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafés: small change or $1 per drink is common.
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Most Williamsburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Williamsburg Transportation Center to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Williamsburg, VA and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Williamsburg Transportation Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Second Street Bistro, Blue Talon Bistro
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Williamsburg Transportation Center. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Williamsburg Transportation Center. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Williamsburg Transportation Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Williamsburg Transportation Center: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Williamsburg Transportation Center: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg Inn, Colonial Houses.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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