- Must visit
Millyard Museum
Museum inside a former textile mill with exhibits on workers, machines, and city growth. Essential for understanding Manchester's past.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€86
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€183
Fastest journey on Sep 19
8 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
9 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 19
3
Distance
458 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH will cost around €183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €86.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 trains from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 458 km distance in an average of 9 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 13 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 9 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €569.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€297 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €569 Average price | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH:
A bus is €226 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH costing on average €297.
A bus is €497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH costing on average €569.
Other travel options to Manchester, NH take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around €297 compared to roughly €82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-215.02. The journey takes 6h 43m versus 5h 34m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:23 PM Philadelphia, PA | 8h50 | 5:13 AM Manchester, NH | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 12:20 PM Philadelphia, PA | 8h13 | 8:33 PM Manchester, NH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €95 but you can travel from only €39 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 284 miles (458 km) distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 284 miles (458 km) |
Average train duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €95 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 44m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 3:33 PM |
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Discover the best of Manchester, NH — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Manchester, NH trip today.
Museum inside a former textile mill with exhibits on workers, machines, and city growth. Essential for understanding Manchester's past.
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Main downtown street lined with shops, theaters, and historic facades. A practical area for strolling and experiencing city life.
Compact district of restored brick mills, offices, paths, and river views. A distinctive area to explore Manchester's industrial character.
Riverfront park with broad lawns, event spaces, and paths beside the Merrimack. Popular for walks, festivals, and skyline views.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH 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, NH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Philadelphia, PA to Manchester, NH trains use the 30th Street Station to Haverhill Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Manchester, NH train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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