The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
38
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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 38 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE on Fri, Jul 31, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest trains will take 19 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.
151 Northeast Regional4:57 AM0h2130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:18 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional4:45 AM0h2430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:09 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$121One-way0 transfers
173 Northeast Regional5:32 PM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:52 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$271One-way0 transfers
125 Northeast Regional1:07 PM0h2430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:31 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$271One-way0 transfers
185 Northeast Regional10:55 AM0h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:14 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$321One-way0 transfers
111 Northeast Regional6:25 AM0h1830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:43 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$451One-way0 transfers
129 Northeast Regional6:00 PM0h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:19 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$381One-way0 transfers
175 Northeast Regional9:23 PM0h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:42 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$541One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional3:29 PM0h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA3:48 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$451One-way0 transfers
185 Northeast Regional10:55 AM0h1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:14 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$321One-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 train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m 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 train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (20m by train vs 40m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) 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, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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67 Northeast Regional | 4:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 5:09 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 4:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 5:18 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
111 Northeast Regional | 6:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 6:43 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 7:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 7:31 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2103 Acela | 7:21 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 7:46 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 7:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 7:53 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 8:01 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 8:22 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 Acela | 8:43 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h23 | 9:06 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 8:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 9:18 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 9:00 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 9:20 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109 Acela | 9:31 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 9:57 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 9:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 10:10 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 10:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 11:14 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2113 Acela | 11:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 11:34 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 12:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 12:21 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 Acela | 12:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 12:38 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 12:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 1:12 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 1:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 1:31 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 1:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 2:08 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 Acela | 2:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 2:32 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 2:37 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2119 Acela | 3:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 3:45 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 3:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 3:48 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 3:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 3:59 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 4:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 4:40 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2165 Acela | 4:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 4:51 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h23 | 4:55 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 5:52 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 6:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 6:19 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 7:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 7:43 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 7:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 8:00 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 8:17 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 8:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 8:30 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 8:52 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2131 Acela | 9:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 9:34 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 9:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 9:42 PM 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 33 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 18m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Amtrak, SEPTA from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trainsAmtrak, SEPTA trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE from $6 (€5). 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 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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