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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
5
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 $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 5 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Wilmington, DE on Thu, Jan 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest trains will take 30 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.
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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE trains for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 11:43 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 181 Northeast Regional | 12:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 12:31 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89 Palmetto | 12:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 12:53 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 113 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 1:22 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 51 Cardinal | 1:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h27 | 1:42 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 79 Carolinian | 1:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 2:18 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 183 Northeast Regional | 2:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 2:20 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
 2109 Acela | 2:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 2:30 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 141 Northeast Regional | 2:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 3:10 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 185 Northeast Regional | 3:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 4:14 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2153 Acela | 4:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 4:34 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 95 Northeast Regional | 5:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 5:21 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 119 Northeast Regional | 5:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 5:54 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 125 Northeast Regional | 6:03 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 6:23 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2117 Acela | 6:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 6:30 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 131 Northeast Regional | 6:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 7:08 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2159 Acela | 7:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h17 | 7:31 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 171 Northeast Regional | 7:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 7:37 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 93 Northeast Regional | 8:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 8:48 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19 Crescent | 8:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 8:59 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 97 Silver Meteor | 9:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 9:36 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 85 Northeast Regional | 9:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 9:55 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 173 Northeast Regional | 10:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 10:52 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 129 Northeast Regional | 11:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 11:19 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2167 Acela | 11:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 11:27 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 193 Northeast Regional | 11:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 12:11 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 15 | |||||
| 197 Northeast Regional | 12:30 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 12:51 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 137 Northeast Regional | 12:53 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 1:12 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 55 Vermonter | 1:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 1:30 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 175 Northeast Regional | 2:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 2:42 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:39 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0h30 | 9:09 AM Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:37 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0h26 | 10:03 AM Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:26 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0h25 | 10:51 AM 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 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 23m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE from $7 (€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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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Mikimotos Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
- La Fia Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel du Pont
- Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for Amtrak and SEPTA services
- Bus: Several DART First State bus lines available
- Amtrak: Northeast Corridor services
- SEPTA: Wilmington/Newark Line
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