The average train between Philadelphia and Shirley takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Shirley. 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 Shirley. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Shirley at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Shirley? 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 Shirley. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Shirley station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Philadelphia to Shirley train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Shirley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Shirley station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Shirley is 411.4 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Shirley via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 7h 21m.