PA → PA · about 32 miles
Downingtown to Lancaster train schedule
Amtrak runs 67 direct trains a week from Downingtown to Lancaster. The fastest takes 32 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:48 AM and the last at 10:42 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 67
- Fastest trip
- 32m
- First train
- 5:48 AM
- Last train
- 10:42 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Downingtown Amtrak and arrives at Lancaster. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:48 AM | 6:22 AM | 34m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:53 AM | 7:26 AM | 33m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:01 AM | 8:36 AM | 35m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 AM | 9:46 AM | 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:31 AM | 10:04 AM | 33m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:26 AM | 12:08 PM | 42m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:35 AM | 12:09 PM | 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:46 PM New | 2:20 PM | 34m | Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:11 PM | 2:44 PM | 33m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:32 PM | 3:04 PM | 32m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:17 PM | 3:57 PM | 40m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:21 PM | 5:57 PM | 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:33 PM | 6:07 PM | 34m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:13 PM | 6:49 PM | 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:20 PM | 7:53 PM | 33m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:33 PM | 8:07 PM | 34m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:53 PM | 9:27 PM | 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:12 PM | 10:46 PM | 34m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:42 PM | 11:17 PM | 35m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Downingtown Where you get off in Lancaster The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Downingtown
- Downingtown Amtrak Map of Downingtown Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Lancaster
Return trip: Lancaster to Downingtown
Questions
How long is the train from Downingtown to Lancaster?
The fastest direct train takes 32 minutes; the typical trip is 34 minutes.
What time is the first train from Downingtown to Lancaster?
The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 10:42 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Downingtown to Lancaster?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Downingtown?
Trains to Lancaster leave from Downingtown Amtrak.