The average train between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Plainfield takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield. 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 Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Plainfield train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Plainfield is 110.5 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Netherwood via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 41m.