The cheapest and fastest trains from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Cheapest price
$180
Average price
$343
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT 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 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE will cost around $343 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
Of the 20 trains that leave Stamford Station, Stamford, CT for Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE on Thu, May 14, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 224 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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.
171 Northeast Regional11:27 AM3h14Stamford Station, Stamford, CT2:41 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1801One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional12:53 PM2h59Stamford Station, Stamford, CT3:52 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1801One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional9:55 PM7h14Stamford Station, Stamford, CT5:09 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1801One-way0 transfers
85 Northeast Regional1:31 PM3h28Stamford Station, Stamford, CT4:59 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$2211One-way0 transfers
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor11:27 AM5h13Stamford Station, Stamford, CT4:40 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$2641One-way1 transfer
2167 Acela4:01 PM2h32Stamford Station, Stamford, CT6:33 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$4861One-way0 transfers
2159 NextGen Acela12:01 PM2h34Stamford Station, Stamford, CT2:35 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$4861One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela10:06 AM2h37Stamford Station, Stamford, CT12:43 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$3891One-way0 transfers
2163 Acela1:59 PM2h38Stamford Station, Stamford, CT4:37 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$4861One-way0 transfers
2151 NextGen Acela7:53 AM2h41Stamford Station, Stamford, CT10:34 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$4861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $440.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $688 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $629 (€505) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average $688 (€552).
Other travel options to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 44m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€81) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-49.49 (€-39.69). The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE train times
The table below shows live departures for Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93 Northeast Regional | 12:53 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h59 | 3:52 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 1:31 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h28 | 4:59 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 1:59 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h38 | 4:37 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 3:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h55 | 5:56 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2167 Acela | 4:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h32 | 6:33 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 5:11 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h10 | 8:21 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 5:20 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h14 | 8:34 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 6:14 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h42 | 8:56 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 6:43 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h03 | 9:46 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 9:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 7h14 | 5:09 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 7:04 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h10 | 10:14 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 7:53 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h41 | 10:34 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 9:30 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h55 | 12:25 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 10:06 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 12:43 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h06 | 1:31 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 11:27 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h14 | 2:41 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 11:27 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 5h13 | 4:40 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 12:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h39 | 4:40 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 12:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h34 | 2:35 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 12:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h02 | 4:03 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Trains from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Stamford Station, Stamford, CT and Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE from $30 (€24). 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 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stamford Station, Stamford, CT to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Washington Blvd.
- Colony Grill
- Barcelona Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
- The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Sheraton Stamford Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for Metro-North Railroad
- Hall 2: platforms 4-5 for Amtrak services
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- Bus: CT Transit Stamford
- 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
