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Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Leading decorative arts museum with richly furnished period rooms, gardens and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£138
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 30 m
Trains on 17 Sept
38
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 38 trains from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE, including 38 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
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2159Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £327.
Distance: 169 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price | £327 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 New York, NY to Wilmington, DE:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average £106.
A coach is £461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average £497.
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 56m.
Flight takes on average 3h 10m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £106 compared to roughly £32 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.
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 New York, NY to Wilmington, DE trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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171 | 12:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h57 | 14:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 | 13:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 14:32 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2119 | 13:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h35 | 15:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
19 | 14:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h59 | 15:59 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
93 | 14:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h49 | 15:51 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
97 | 14:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h08 | 16:38 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 | 14:37 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h33 | 16:10 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
85 | 15:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 16:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2165 | 15:16 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h35 | 16:51 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
173 | 16:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h47 | 17:52 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
129 | 16:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h55 | 18:19 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 | 17:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h31 | 18:31 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
193 | 17:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h56 | 19:43 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
197 | 18:09 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h47 | 19:56 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
137 | 18:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 20:17 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
55 | 18:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h45 | 20:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 | 19:18 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h34 | 20:52 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
175 | 19:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 21:42 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2131 | 20:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 21:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
67 | 23:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h46 | 5:09 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
111 | 4:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h51 | 6:41 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
181 | 5:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h46 | 7:31 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
89 | 6:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h51 | 7:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2103 | 6:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 7:40 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
113 | 6:32 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 8:22 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2105 | 6:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h37 | 8:32 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
79 | 7:04 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h11 | 9:15 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
183 | 7:25 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h53 | 9:18 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2107 | 7:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h31 | 9:06 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2109 | 8:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h33 | 9:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
141 | 8:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h47 | 10:10 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
185 | 9:25 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h49 | 11:14 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2113 | 10:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 11:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
95 | 10:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h46 | 12:21 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 | 11:06 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h30 | 12:36 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
119 | 11:16 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h56 | 13:12 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
125 | 11:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h56 | 13:31 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
131 | 12:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h54 | 14:04 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 23:41 |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Wilmington, DE — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wilmington, DE trip today.
Leading decorative arts museum with richly furnished period rooms, gardens and changing exhibitions.
Art museum in a former du Pont estate, featuring American art, British Pre-Raphaelite works and landscaped grounds.
Compact city museum telling Wilmington’s industrial, social and community history through engaging local exhibits.
Popular riverfront district with a scenic promenade, shops, public art and easy walking beside the Christina River.
Large urban park with wooded trails, open lawns, a zoo and the historic Rockford Tower nearby.
Leafy riverside park with a paved walking loop, sports facilities and broad views along the Brandywine.
Blue crab cakes are a coastal Carolina staple, made with sweet crab meat and light binding so the local seafood flavour stands out.
Eastern North Carolina barbecue uses whole hog pork with a sharp vinegar-pepper sauce, a long-standing regional tradition across the coastal plain.
Shrimp and grits pairs local shrimp with creamy grits, often enriched with butter, bacon or gravy, and is a classic Lower Cape Fear comfort dish.
Refined riverfront dining known for seafood, Southern dishes and cocktails in a polished historic setting downtown.
Casual local favourite for hearty breakfasts and Southern comfort food, known for biscuits and morning plates.
Historic downtown brewery and restaurant pouring house beers with pub fare and a relaxed brick-walled atmosphere.
Moderate for a US city. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, while parking and car use add costs as public transport is limited.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, $1-2 per drink in bars, and round up or add 10-15% for taxis. Small café tips are appreciated but optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Wilmington, DE trains use the Penn Station to Wilmington Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Wilmington, DE train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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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