The average train between Washington and Chester County takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Chester County. 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 every 2 hours between Washington and Chester County. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chester County at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Chester County. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Chester County station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Washington to Chester County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Chester County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Thorndale station.
The distance between Washington and Chester County is 162.9 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Thorndale via Gray 30th St Station in around 4h 13m.