- Distance: 13.2 mi
- Duration: 37 min
The average train between Chester and Philadelphia takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia at 11:09 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester station and arriving at Philadelphia station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Chester to Philadelphia train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Transit Center station.
Chester to Philadelphia train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
The distance between Chester and Philadelphia is 20.1 km. The road distance is 21 km.
SEPTA operates a train from Chester Transit Center to Suburban Station hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.
