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

The cheapest train tickets from Downingtown to Philadelphia start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Downingtown to Philadelphia is 43m, covering a distance of 29 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 36m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Downingtown to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Downingtown to Philadelphia departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 22:20.

Train Downingtown to Philadelphia from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Downingtown to Philadelphia on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	20:10	Downingtown, PA	40m	20:50	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	21:25	Downingtown, PA	45m	22:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Downingtown to Philadelphia on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:26	Downingtown, PA	39m	09:05	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:35	Downingtown, PA	40m	10:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:25	Downingtown, PA	40m	11:05	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:25	Downingtown, PA	45m	22:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Downingtown to Philadelphia on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:05	Downingtown, PA	40m	06:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:05	Downingtown, PA	36m	10:41	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:05	Downingtown, PA	1h 3m	07:08	North Philadelphia Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Downingtown, PA	43m	07:40	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:47	Downingtown, PA	46m	08:33	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Downingtown to Philadelphia on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:05	Downingtown, PA	40m	06:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:05	Downingtown, PA	36m	10:41	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:05	Downingtown, PA	1h 3m	07:08	North Philadelphia Station	No tags
Train	06:57	Downingtown, PA	43m	07:40	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:47	Downingtown, PA	46m	08:33	30th Street Station	No tags

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Get from Downingtown to Philadelphia

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

43mAverage duration

29 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5614 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 £13

Amtrak Downingtown Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Very easy to do even for someone who doesn’t travel by train very often

Kimberly M.

25 March 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Downingtown to Philadelphia, PA 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 Downingtown to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Downingtown to Philadelphia start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Downingtown to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Downingtown to Philadelphia is 43m, covering a distance of 29 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 36m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Downingtown to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Downingtown to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Downingtown to Philadelphia departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 22:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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£12

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£12

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£12

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£12

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£12

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£11

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£11

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£11

The cheapest trip from Downingtown to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £28 for a train ticket from Downingtown to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-02.