The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
Cheapest price
$213
Average price
$255
Fastest journey
11 h 7 m
Average duration
11 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
683 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC 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, NC will cost around $255 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $213.
Of the 2 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Wilmington, NC on Tue, Apr 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Apr 14 the direct trains cover the 683 km distance in an average of 11 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 7 m .
On Tue, Apr 14 the slowest trains will take 12 h 48 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.
12:32 PM12h48Philadelphia, PA1:20 AMWilmington, NC$2131One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM11h07Philadelphia, PA11:37 PMWilmington, NC$2971One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM11h07Philadelphia, PA11:37 PMWilmington, NC$2971One-way0 transfers
12:32 PM12h48Philadelphia, PA1:20 AMWilmington, NC$2131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a flight costs an average of $368.
Distance: 424 miles (683 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$222 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest | $477 Average price |
11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC trains for today, Monday, April 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, PA | 11h07 | 11:37 PM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:32 PM Philadelphia, PA | 12h48 | 1:20 AM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $176 (€141) but you can travel from only $93 (€75) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 10:20. The fastest train covers the 424 miles (683 km) distance in 11h 7m.
Distance 424 miles (683 km) |
Average train duration 11h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $176 (€141) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 11h 7m |
First train 7:30 AM |
Last train 10:20 AM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, NC from $93 (€75). 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 Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC 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, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
- 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
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