The average train between Franklin Square and Philadelphia takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Franklin Square 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.
Trains run hourly between Franklin Square and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Franklin Square is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 22m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Franklin Square to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Franklin Square station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Franklin Square to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Franklin Square to Philadelphia train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Franklin Square and Philadelphia is 151.5 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $12–230 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Two other operators also service this route.