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Delaware Art Museum
Top regional museum with outstanding American art, British Pre-Raphaelite works, and a serene riverside setting in downtown Wilmington.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
zł76
Average ticket price on Aug 29
zł167
Fastest journey on Aug 29
18 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
18 m
Trains on Aug 29
32
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 zł167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł76.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 32 trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE, including 32 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 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.
127 Northeast Regional
163 Northeast Regional
143 Northeast Regional
87 Northeast Regional
195 Northeast Regional
135 Northeast Regional
2207 NextGen Acela
163 Northeast Regional
79 Carolinian
99 Northeast RegionalOmio 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 bus, with an average ticket price of zł56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł56, while a train costs an average of zł189.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł189 Average price | zł56 Average price Cheapest | zł25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m 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 bus is zł133 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE costing on average zł189.
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (22m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around zł189 compared to roughly zł25 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.
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51 Cardinal | 8:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 8:42 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 | 8:56 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 9:15 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 9:00 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 9:18 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2109 NextGen Acela | 9:31 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 9:53 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 NextGen Acela | 11:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 11:30 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 NextGen Acela | 12:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h17 | 12:36 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 | 0h19 | 2:06 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen 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 NextGen Acela | 3:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h24 | 3:48 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 3:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 3:51 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 | 0h23 | 4:38 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2165 NextGen 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 | |
2167 Acela | 6:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 6:31 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 | 0h20 | 7:56 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 NextGen Acela | 9:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 9:30 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 | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
65 Northeast Regional | 4:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 4:42 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 | |
109 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 7:26 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 | |
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE run on average 31 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł24 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 16m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price zł24 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Wilmington, DE — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wilmington, DE trip today.
Top regional museum with outstanding American art, British Pre-Raphaelite works, and a serene riverside setting in downtown Wilmington.
Major decorative arts museum in a grand du Pont estate. Period rooms, gardens, and research collections make it one of Delaware’s essential visits.
Industrial history museum on the Brandywine at the original du Pont gunpowder works. It blends river scenery, engineering, and family history.
Revitalized riverfront district with paths, public art, mini golf, and event spaces. It is one of Wilmington’s most popular areas for walking and views.
Large urban park with lawns, trails, gardens, and creek views. It is a favorite local green space beside major museums and historic sites.
Major downtown square framed by historic buildings, offices, and monuments. It is the city’s classic civic center and an easy orientation point.
Scrapple is a Mid-Atlantic breakfast loaf of pork scraps and cornmeal, sliced and fried crisp. It is a Delaware staple found in many local diners.
Blue crab cakes are common along the Delaware coast and nearby bay waters, prized for sweet lump crab with minimal filler and regional seafood tradition.
Boardwalk fries are hand-cut fries served hot with salt and vinegar. They are a beloved Delaware beach snack strongly associated with nearby coastal outings.
Refined Italian restaurant known for house-made pasta, seasonal ingredients, and polished service in an elegant downtown setting.
Historic fine-dining destination serving contemporary American cuisine with strong wine service in a grand, stately atmosphere.
Classic Delaware diner famous for scrapple, hearty breakfasts, and old-school local comfort food in a casual setting.
Moderate for U.S. city trips; hotels and dining are mid-priced, while transit and parking are manageable versus larger East Coast destinations.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Small cafe tips are appreciated but optional.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finally, we arrive at Fort Christina National Historic Landmark—Delaware’s first European settlement established by Swedish colonists in 1638. This site marks significant historical importance as it symbolizes early colonial life in America while showcasing Sweden's influence on U.S culture that persists today. With its picturesque waterfront views and informative exhibits about Native American interactions along with European settlers' experiences here, Fort Christina invites you to step back into time where history comes alive!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to 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, DE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE trains use the 30th Street Station to Wilmington Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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.
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