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The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

20 m

Average duration

22 m

Trains per day

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Wilmington, DE every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .

The slowest trains will take 26 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.

23:340h26

Philadelphia, PA

00:00Wilmington, DE

£151One-way

0 changes

09:200h22

Philadelphia, PA

09:42Wilmington, DE

£211One-way

0 changes

10:450h21

Philadelphia, PA

11:06Wilmington, DE

£211One-way

0 changes

14:170h20

Philadelphia, PA

14:37Wilmington, DE

£321One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train 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 coach costs an average of £8.

Distance: 39 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
£9 Average Price Cheapest	£11 Average Price
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 17:39

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
131 Northeast Regional	17:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h20	18:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
2159 Acela	18:14 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h23	18:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
171 Northeast Regional	18:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h25	18:43 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
133 Northeast Regional	19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h19	19:34 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
93 Northeast Regional	19:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h24	19:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
19 Crescent	19:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h29	20:07 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
2163 Acela	20:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h18	20:29 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
97 Silver Meteor	20:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h26	20:41 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
85 Northeast Regional	20:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h28	21:01 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
173 Northeast Regional	21:40 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h20	22:00 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
129 Northeast Regional	22:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h25	22:25 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
2167 Acela	22:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h29	22:44 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
193 Northeast Regional	22:49 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h22	23:11 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
2169 Acela	23:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h25	23:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
197 Northeast Regional	23:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h26	23:54 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
137 Northeast Regional	23:53 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h25	00:18 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
55 Vermonter	00:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h25	00:36 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
175 Northeast Regional	01:11 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h25	01:36 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
2173 Acela	01:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	0h25	01:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE?

The best time to book your train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE.

Trains

from £17

Coaches

from £12

Journey information

Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE

USA

Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE run on average 32 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

39 km

Average train duration

20m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

21m

First train

04:20

Last train

23:40

Price information

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE

Buy your official Amtrak and Amtrak Acela train tickets between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE from £5 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 18 min
Cheapest Price: £5
Amtrak frequency: 11 a day

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D. C. And Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph for your train between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. It offers three classes of service: Business Class, Acela First Class, and Coach Class. Business Class offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, and access to the Quiet Car. Acela First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to the Business Class Lounge. Coach Class offers comfortable seating and access to onboard Wi-Fi. All Acela trains offer power outlets and Wi-Fi access. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D. C. To New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D. C.

Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE train information with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 17 min
Cheapest Price: £299
Amtrak Acela frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE train

FAQs: Travel by train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE.

Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia, PA is on average 18 min for the 24 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia, PA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE leaves at 23: 44.

Yes, there are 34 direct trains a day from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Wilmington, DE. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE.

For the trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE you can take a train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 44.

A day trip to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia, PA is worth doing with a journey time of 18 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE is May.

You have options as you can travel between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE

Philadelphia

Wilmington

The major train station for departures in Philadelphia is 30th Street Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at 30th Street Station for your trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington.

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