The average train between Philadelphia and Durham takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Philadelphia to Durham. 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 once daily between Philadelphia and Durham. The earliest departure is at 10:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:10 AM which arrives into Durham at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Durham. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Durham station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Philadelphia to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and Durham is 548.4 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Durham Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 9h 48m.