The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA 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 Middletown, PA will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Middletown, PA on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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.
7:30 PM1h54Philadelphia, PA9:24 PMMiddletown, PA€311One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM1h54Philadelphia, PA9:24 PMMiddletown, PA€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Middletown, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 38m by train vs 1h 46m by car) and roughly €4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€33 vs €37). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
641 Keystone Service | 8:56 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 10:34 AM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
643 Keystone Service | 11:00 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 1:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h35 | 3:10 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 2:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h44 | 4:24 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 3:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 5:16 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 4:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h43 | 6:23 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
651 Keystone Service | 5:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h38 | 7:13 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 6:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h36 | 8:18 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
655 Keystone Service | 8:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h37 | 9:52 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
657 Keystone Service | 10:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h37 | 11:42 PM Middletown Station, Middletown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Middletown, PA from €26. 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 Middletown, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA 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 Middletown, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA
Most Philadelphia, PA to Middletown, PA trains use the 30th Street Station to Middletown Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Middletown, PA 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 Middletown, PA 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.
Getting to North Philadelphia from Philadelphia city centre
North Philadelphia is 5 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
North Philadelphia train station facilities and services
North Philadelphia has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at North Philadelphia.
Which Middletown, PA station do trains from Philadelphia, PA arrive at?
Getting to Middletown Station from Middletown city centre
Middletown Station train station facilities and services
Middletown Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, WC, and Luggage Carts.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Middletown Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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