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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Dover takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 44m
Duration
389 mi
Distance
$257
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain train Downeaster
7h 43m
$215–335

Philadelphia to Dover train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Philadelphia and Dover. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 55m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 7m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 59m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 55m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 7m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 59m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 55m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 7m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 59m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 5m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 39m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 25m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 5m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 39m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak14h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 55m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 7m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 59m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Dover? 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.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Dover, NH, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Dover via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 7h 43m.

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