The average train between Norristown and Bethesda takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Norristown to Bethesda. 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 2 hours between Norristown and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norristown is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Norristown to Bethesda? 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 Norristown to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Norristown station and arriving at Bethesda station via Gray 30th St Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Norristown to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Norristown Elm Street station.
Norristown to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Norristown and Bethesda is 197.2 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Norristown Elm Street to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 37m.