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Compare bus for Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, while a flight costs an average of €422.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€192 Average price | €422 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT:
A bus is €126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT costing on average €192.
A bus is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT costing on average €422.
Other travel options to Manchester, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around €192 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-156.31. The journey takes 4h 29m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €100 but you can travel from only €39 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €100 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 4:35 AM |
Last train 8:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Manchester, CT from €39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT
Most Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, CT trains use the 30th Street Station to Hartford Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Manchester, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do trains to Manchester, CT leave from?
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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