The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Lancaster (Station) takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster (Station). 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 Philadelphia, PA and Lancaster (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Lancaster (Station) at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster (Station). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Lancaster (Station) station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster (Station) train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster (Station) train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Lancaster station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Lancaster (Station) is 98.1 km. The road distance is 109 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Lancaster every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.