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Trip Overview

The average train between Downingtown and Philadelphia takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is an hourly train service from Downingtown 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.

56 min
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Downingtown to Philadelphia train times

Trains run hourly between Downingtown and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downingtown is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 11:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 45 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 44 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 40 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downingtown to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downingtown to Philadelphia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $17–27 and the journey takes 39 min. SEPTA also services this route every 2 hours.

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