The average train between Gloucester and Philadelphia takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 every 3 hours between Gloucester and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gloucester to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at 30th Street Station via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Gloucester to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Gloucester and Philadelphia is 478.4 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to 30th Street Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 7h 53m.