The average train between Philadelphia and Gloucester takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Gloucester. 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 3 hours between Philadelphia and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Gloucester? 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 Philadelphia to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Gloucester station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Philadelphia to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Gloucester station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Gloucester is 478.4 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Gloucester via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 7h 19m.