The average train between Chester and Manhattan takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Manhattan station via Gray 30th St Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Chester to Manhattan train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Transit Center station.
Chester to Manhattan train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Chester and Manhattan is 157.1 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 2h 12m.