The average train between Dover and Philadelphia takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 5 times a day between Dover and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Dover to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Book your Dover to Philadelphia train tickets online with Amtrak, MBTA and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Dover and Philadelphia is 507.4 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a train from Dover to 30th Street Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 8h 17m.