The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 14 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Lancaster, PA on Fri, Jan 30, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 30 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Fri, Jan 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
43 Pennsylvanian
643 Keystone Service
601 Keystone Service
605 Keystone Service
647 Keystone Service
647 Keystone Service
607 Keystone Service
43 Pennsylvanian
643 Keystone Service
641 Keystone ServiceLive departures
Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA trains for today, Thursday, January 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
649 Keystone Service | 9:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h18 | 10:57 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
651 Keystone Service | 10:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 11:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 11:43 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 12:55 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 30 | |||||
655 Keystone Service | 1:14 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h13 | 2:27 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
657 Keystone Service | 3:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h19 | 4:25 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
601 Keystone Service | 10:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 11:22 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
605 Keystone Service | 11:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 12:26 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
607 Keystone Service | 12:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 1:38 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 1:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 3:07 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
643 Keystone Service | 4:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 5:11 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 5:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 6:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 6:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 7:46 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 7:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h18 | 8:57 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 8:46 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h06 | 9:52 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 22:21 |
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lancaster, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
- The Hotel Lancaster
- Cork Factory Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) services available
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