How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Hartford is 4h 48m, covering a distance of 181 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Hartford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Hartford departs at 03:25. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Philadelphia to Hartford from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
Train	15:59	30th Street Station	4h 28m	20:27	Harford Union Station	Fastest
Train	16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:20	30th Street Station	6h 24m	15:44	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	4h 23m	09:38	Harford Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:20	30th Street Station	4h 48m	14:08	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 5m	19:23	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 5m	19:23	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	4h 23m	09:38	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 5m	19:23	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	14:18	30th Street Station	5h 5m	19:23	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	18:19	30th Street Station	4h 33m	22:52	Harford Union Station	No tags
Train	18:19	30th Street Station	4h 33m	22:52	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:50	30th Street Station	5h 6m	23:56	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 59m	10:24	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 59m	10:24	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	6h 59m	10:24	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:32	30th Street Station	4h 3m	11:35	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Train	16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 4 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

4h 48mAverage duration

181 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£24 - £156	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£32 - £431	Average duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £32

Amtrak Philadelphia Hartford recent customer reviews

On time clean comfort

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19 July 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Hartford is 4h 48m, covering a distance of 181 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Hartford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Hartford departs at 03:25. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£46

11/12

£56

Today

£82

13/12

£37

14/12

£105

15/12

£56

16/12

£53

17/12

£46

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £37 to £321 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £37, which is on 2025-12-13.