The average train between Reading and Philadelphia takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Philadelphia. 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 2 hours between Reading and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Reading to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Reading to Philadelphia train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Reading and Philadelphia is 444.4 km. The road distance is 538 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.