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Philadelphia to Lancaster train schedule
Amtrak runs 88 direct trains a week from Philadelphia to Lancaster. The fastest takes 1 hour 5 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:10 AM and the last at 10:05 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 88
- Fastest trip
- 1h 05m
- First train
- 5:10 AM
- Last train
- 10:05 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:10 AM | 6:22 AM | 1h 12m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:15 AM | 7:26 AM | 1h 11m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:20 AM New | 8:28 AM | 1h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 18 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:25 AM | 8:36 AM | 1h 11m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 8:38 AM | 1h 08m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 8:40 AM | 1h 10m | Mon, Tue from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM New | 8:49 AM | 1h 09m | Daily from Nov 18 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:35 AM | 9:46 AM | 1h 11m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 10:04 AM | 1h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:50 AM | 12:08 PM | 1h 18m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 12:09 PM | 1h 09m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:42 PM | 1:50 PM | 1h 08m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM New | 2:20 PM | 1h 10m | Sun from Nov 22 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:35 PM | 2:44 PM | 1h 09m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:55 PM | 3:04 PM | 1h 09m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:27 PM | 3:36 PM | 1h 09m | Daily from Nov 18 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 3:57 PM | 1h 17m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 4:50 PM | 1h 05m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:03 PM | 5:57 PM | 1h 54m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | North Philadelphia Amtrak Station to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:08 PM | 5:57 PM | 1h 49m | Mon–Fri | North Philadelphia Amtrak Station to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:09 PM | 5:57 PM | 1h 48m | Sat & Sun | North Philadelphia Amtrak Station to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:55 PM | 6:07 PM | 1h 12m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:15 PM | 6:49 PM | 1h 34m | Sat & Sun | North Philadelphia Amtrak Station to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:35 PM | 6:49 PM | 1h 14m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:42 PM | 7:53 PM | 1h 11m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:55 PM | 8:07 PM | 1h 12m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 PM | 9:27 PM | 1h 35m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | North Philadelphia Amtrak Station to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:15 PM | 9:27 PM | 1h 12m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 PM | 10:46 PM | 1h 11m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:05 PM | 11:17 PM | 1h 12m | Mon–Fri | Philadelphia to Lancaster | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Lancaster The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Philadelphia
Where the train stops in Lancaster
Return trip: Lancaster to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the train from Philadelphia to Lancaster?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 5 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 11 minutes.
What time is the first train from Philadelphia to Lancaster?
The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 10:05 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Philadelphia to Lancaster?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Philadelphia?
Trains to Lancaster leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and North Philadelphia Amtrak Station.