The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$7
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 14
19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
20 m
Trains on Sep 14
9
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 9 trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE, including 9 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest trains will take 20 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.
11:32 PM0h2530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:57 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers
2:38 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2:58 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers
9:57 AM0h2130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:18 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers
1:38 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:58 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers
8:57 AM0h2130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:18 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers
11:53 PM0h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:12 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$191One-way0 transfers
1:37 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:57 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$601One-way0 transfers
2:38 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2:58 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers
1:26 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:46 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$191One-way0 transfers
1:38 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:58 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (23m by train vs 40m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak, SEPTA.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trains for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 9:18 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 9:42 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 10:18 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 10:53 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
![]() | 1:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h23 | 1:46 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:26 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 1:46 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:37 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 1:57 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:38 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 1:58 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:38 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 2:58 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE run on average 32 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Most 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trains use the 30th Street Station to Wilmington Station station pair. Use this guide to compare 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 Wilmington Station from Wilmington city centre
Wilmington Station is 1 km from Wilmington city centre. Public transport options include:
Wilmington Station train station facilities and services
Wilmington Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Mikimotos Asian Grill & Sushi Bar, La Fia Bistro
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wilmington Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Wilmington Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wilmington Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wilmington Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilmington Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel du Pont, Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown.
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