PA → PA · about 62 miles
Lancaster to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 88 direct trains a week from Lancaster to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 1 hour 3 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:30 AM and the last at 9:47 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 88
- Fastest trip
- 1h 03m
- First train
- 5:30 AM
- Last train
- 9:47 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Lancaster and arrives at Philadelphia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | 6:45 AM | 1h 15m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:35 AM | 6:45 AM | 1h 10m | Mon–Fri from Nov 23 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:29 AM | 7:50 AM | 1h 21m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:34 AM | 7:50 AM | 1h 16m | Mon–Fri from Nov 23 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:35 AM New | 7:45 AM | 1h 10m | Sat & Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:11 AM | 8:33 AM | 1h 22m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:16 AM | 8:33 AM | 1h 17m | Mon–Fri from Nov 23 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:56 AM | 9:05 AM | 1h 09m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:22 AM | 9:30 AM | 1h 08m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:27 AM | 9:30 AM | 1h 03m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:34 AM | 10:41 AM | 1h 07m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:34 AM | 10:46 AM | 1h 12m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:05 AM | 11:15 AM | 1h 10m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:36 AM | 11:40 AM | 1h 04m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:36 AM | 11:45 AM | 1h 09m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:55 AM | 1:05 PM | 1h 10m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 26 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:55 AM | 1:10 PM | 1h 15m | Sat & Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:41 PM | 1:52 PM | 1h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:25 PM New | 2:37 PM | 1h 12m | Daily from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:45 PM | 2:59 PM | 1h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 3:55 PM | 1h 15m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:40 PM | 4:58 PM | 1h 18m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 4:58 PM | 1h 13m | Mon–Fri from Nov 23 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 6:26 PM | 1h 21m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 6:49 PM | 1h 09m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 26 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:40 PM | 6:54 PM | 1h 14m | Sat & Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:15 PM | 7:28 PM | 1h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:49 PM New | 7:59 PM | 1h 10m | Mon–Fri from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:12 PM | 8:25 PM | 1h 13m | Mon from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:15 PM | 8:27 PM | 1h 12m | Daily from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:17 PM | 8:30 PM | 1h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:27 PM | 9:40 PM | 1h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:32 PM | 9:40 PM | 1h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:55 PM | 10:10 PM | 1h 15m | Sat & Sun from Nov 28 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:55 PM | 10:15 PM | 1h 20m | Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:42 PM | 10:55 PM | 1h 13m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:47 PM | 10:55 PM | 1h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 23 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lancaster Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Lancaster
Where the train stops in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Lancaster
Questions
How long is the train from Lancaster to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 3 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 12 minutes.
What time is the first train from Lancaster to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 9:47 PM (Fri).
Which rail companies go from Lancaster to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Lancaster?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Lancaster Amtrak station.