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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 38 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Wilmington, DE on Wed, Jul 15, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 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 20 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 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.
151 Northeast Regional4:57 AM0h2130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:18 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$71One-way0 transfers- 197 Northeast Regional7:36 PM0h2430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:00 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$121One-way0 transfers
- 111 Northeast Regional6:23 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:43 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$121One-way0 transfers
- 67 Northeast Regional4:45 AM0h2430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:09 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$121One-way0 transfers
- 175 Northeast Regional9:23 PM0h2130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:44 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$191One-way0 transfers
- 89 Palmetto7:34 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:54 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$371One-way0 transfers
- 93 Northeast Regional3:28 PM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA3:48 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$441One-way0 transfers
- 111 Northeast Regional6:23 AM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:43 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$121One-way0 transfers
- 171 Northeast Regional2:19 PM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA2:39 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$371One-way0 transfers
- 55 Vermonter8:12 PM0h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:32 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to 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 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. 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 |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Wilmington, DE:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 51m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (21m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€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
Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 6:43 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 181 Northeast Regional | 7:09 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 7:31 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
 2103 NextGen Acela | 7:21 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h27 | 7:48 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89 Palmetto | 7:34 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 7:54 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 113 Northeast Regional | 7:59 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h23 | 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 | 8:59 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 9:20 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 183 Northeast Regional | 8:59 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 9:20 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2109 NextGen Acela | 9:31 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 9:57 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 141 Northeast Regional | 9:49 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 10:10 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 185 Northeast Regional | 10:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 11:15 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2113 NextGen Acela | 11:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 11:34 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 95 Northeast Regional | 12:02 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 12:27 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2155 NextGen Acela | 12:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 12:40 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 119 Northeast Regional | 12:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 1:14 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 125 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 1:31 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 131 Northeast Regional | 1:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 2:10 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2159 NextGen Acela | 2:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 2:34 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 171 Northeast Regional | 2:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 2:39 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2119 NextGen Acela | 3:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 3:48 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 93 Northeast Regional | 3:28 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 3:48 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19 Crescent | 3:39 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h23 | 4:02 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 97 Silver Meteor | 4:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h28 | 4:43 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2165 Acela | 4:28 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 4:53 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 85 Northeast Regional | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 4:57 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 173 Northeast Regional | 5:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 5:54 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 129 Northeast Regional | 6:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 6:21 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2167 Acela | 6:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 6:37 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 | 8:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 8:32 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2171 Acela | 8:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 8:54 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2131 NextGen Acela | 9:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 9:36 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 175 Northeast Regional | 9:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 9:44 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE run on average 31 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, SEPTA from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE trainsAmtrak, SEPTA trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and 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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Traveling by train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
The train connection between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE is a convenient option for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture of both cities. Amtrak provides reliable service on this route, making it easy to enjoy scenic views along the way. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can expect a comfortable journey that typically takes around 30 minutes. Whether you're heading for business or leisure, this rail link offers an efficient means of transportation between these two dynamic destinations.
Train Connection: Philadelphia to Wilmington
The train connection between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE is direct with a duration of 18 minutes. There are 19 connections per day available for travelers. The departure station is 30th Street Station, PA and the arrival station is Wilmington Station, DE.
Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
The first daily train journey departs from Philadelphia at 4:44 AM, providing an early start for travelers heading to Wilmington. The last train of the day leaves Wilmington at 11:30 PM, allowing for a late return after exploring the attractions and culture of both cities.
Train Tickets Price for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Philadelphia and Wilmington is $12 (10.8€). This route offers a convenient travel option with frequent departures throughout the day.
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Welcome to the Nemours Estate, a stunning example of early 20th-century American architecture and landscape design. Built by Alfred I. du Pont in 1909, this grand estate features beautifully manicured gardens inspired by French formal styles and offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of one of Delaware's most prominent families. As we explore its lavish interiors filled with exquisite art and antique furnishings, you'll discover how this estate reflects both personal history and cultural heritage.
Next on our journey is the Delaware Art Museum, which holds an impressive collection focused primarily on American art from the 19th century onward as well as British Pre-Raphaelite works. Established in 1912 through a bequest from local artist Howard Pyle, it serves not only as an artistic haven but also as a community hub for creativity and education. The museum’s unique blend of contemporary exhibitions alongside classic pieces makes it an essential stop for anyone looking to appreciate Delaware's rich artistic legacy.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
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