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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Brighton takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 35m
Duration
324 mi
Distance
$103
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 49m
$84–208

Philadelphia to Brighton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Philadelphia and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Brighton at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 27m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 27m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 27m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 27m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 27m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 51m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 44m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Brighton? 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.

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  • Distance: 323.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Brighton, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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