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How to get to Downingtown by train
- Routes
- 18
- Trips per day
- 114
- train lines
- 2
- Stations
- 1
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Station Information
Popular train stations in Downingtown:
- West Lancaster Ave and Stuart Ave
What train companies travel to Downingtown, PA?
Located in Pennsylvania, Downingtown is accessible by train from 18 other cities. You can choose from 114 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Downingtown on Wanderu. Amtrak Keystone Service usually has the most trains on any given day.
Train companies serving Downingtown
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Keystone Service | 18 | 1 hr, 1 min | £25.36 |
| Amtrak | 150 | 5 hrs, 23 mins | £89.04 |
The Keystone Service is a daily train service that Amtrak operates from New York City to Harrisburg, PA. The route is notable for its high-speed rail portions, where the train can reach up to 125 mph. The train’s amenities include free WiFi, onboard toilets, power sockets, and a Quiet Car for those who prefer to sleep, work, or study in a quieter atmosphere.
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Which train carrier has the best service to Downingtown?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Downingtown by train with Amtrak Keystone Service, giving it a 4.9 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Downingtown, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak at 4.4 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Downingtown punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Keystone Service has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Downingtown, rating it 5 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
£7.48 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Downingtown, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Downingtown. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Downingtown was £7.81.
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£7.48
The main train station in Downingtown is West Lancaster Ave and Stuart Ave. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Downingtown.
The closest airport to Downingtown is Brandywine Airport (OQN), located 6.5 miles from the city centre of Downingtown.
Downingtown ranks number 13 among the most popular train destinations in Pennsylvania. Downingtown ranks number 268 among train destinations in the country. Downingtown ranks number 10 in Pennsylvania by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 103 direct train schedules arriving in Downingtown each day.
The population of Downingtown is 7,946. It ranks number 16 by population in Pennsylvania. It ranks number 394 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Downingtown, under 60 miles, can cost as little as £7.48. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Downingtown starts at £17.94. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as £14.95.
People who take the train to Downingtown are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Downingtown easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city centre of Downingtown is West Lancaster Ave and Stuart Ave, located just 0.4 miles away. Select West Lancaster Ave and Stuart Ave as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Downingtown. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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