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Delaware Art Museum
Major regional art museum known for American illustration, Pre-Raphaelite works, and a respected sculpture garden.
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$184
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 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 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 30 trains that leave Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ for Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE on Sat, Jun 20, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
155 Northeast Regional
79 Carolinian
101 Northeast Regional
103 Northeast Regional
109 Northeast Regional
2259 Acela
2205 Acela
2203 NextGen Acela
2249 NextGen Acela
2255 NextGen AcelaOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $459 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $425 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average $459 (€376).
Other travel options to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Flight takes on average 6h 49m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $35 (€29) 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
173 Northeast Regional | 4:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h34 | 5:56 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 4:41 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h42 | 6:23 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 5:44 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h29 | 7:13 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h32 | 7:57 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 6:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h39 | 8:21 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 7:03 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h31 | 8:34 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 7:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h21 | 8:56 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 8:09 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h37 | 9:46 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 11:42 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h04 | 4:46 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
109 Northeast Regional | 5:55 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h35 | 7:30 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 6:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h38 | 7:57 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2201 NextGen Acela | 7:10 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h25 | 8:35 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h59 | 9:23 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 8:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h35 | 9:41 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2203 NextGen Acela | 8:14 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h21 | 9:35 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 8:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h35 | 9:57 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 9:06 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h38 | 10:44 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 Acela | 9:14 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h20 | 10:34 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 9:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h41 | 11:03 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 10:04 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h42 | 11:46 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 NextGen Acela | 10:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h21 | 11:43 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 10:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h38 | 12:02 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:23 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h30 | 12:53 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 11:34 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h26 | 1:00 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 1:07 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h38 | 2:45 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 1:35 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h33 | 3:08 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h43 | 4:03 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 2:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h37 | 3:59 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 2:53 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h47 | 4:40 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 3:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1h36 | 4:57 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Wilmington Station — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wilmington Station trip today.
Major regional art museum known for American illustration, Pre-Raphaelite works, and a respected sculpture garden.
Historic industrial museum on the Brandywine, covering the DuPont story with mills, gardens, and riverside grounds.
Well-known museum just north of Wilmington in Chadds Ford, famous for the Wyeth family and Brandywine Valley art.
The city's most popular leisure district, with a scenic riverwalk, public art, event spaces, and easy walking near the station.
Central downtown square surrounded by historic architecture and office towers, useful as a starting point for exploring the city.
Large urban park with river views, bridges, walking paths, and access to the zoo and surrounding cultural sites.
A Mid-Atlantic specialty made with sweet blue crab meat, lightly bound and pan-seared or broiled. It is closely associated with Delaware and nearby Chesapeake waters.
A traditional breakfast staple in Delaware and the surrounding region, made from pork scraps and cornmeal, sliced and fried until crisp. It is a classic local comfort food.
A deli sandwich of cured meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and dressing on a long roll. It reflects Wilmington's strong Italian American food culture.
A respected neighborhood bistro offering seasonal American and European-influenced dishes in an intimate, polished setting.
A celebrated downtown restaurant known for modern Italian cooking, creative small plates, and a lively upscale atmosphere.
An established brasserie in Hotel Du Pont serving French-inspired cuisine in an elegant historic dining room near central Wilmington.
Costs are moderate by U.S. standards. Casual meals are affordable, while hotel rates and fine dining can be pricier.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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Wilmington Station -> Downtown Wilmington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ 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.

Most Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trains use the Newark Penn Station to Wilmington Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newark Penn 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Forno's of Spain, Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Penn Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Newark Penn Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newark Penn Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newark Penn Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Penn Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown.
Newark Airport Amtrak is 4 km from Newark city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Airport Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Airport Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Airport Amtrak: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Hilton Newark Airport, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel.
Wilmington Station is 1 km from Wilmington city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Mikimotos Asian Grill & Sushi Bar, La Fia Bistro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wilmington Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wilmington Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wilmington Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wilmington Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilmington Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel du Pont, Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown.