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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£74
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 19 Sept
27
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 27 trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE, including 27 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
1626:161h33Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:49Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£91One-way0 changes- 6622:001h57Washington Union Station, Washington, DC23:57Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£141One-way0 changes
- 15818:151h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:43Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£231One-way0 changes
- 12420:201h38Washington Union Station, Washington, DC21:58Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£231One-way0 changes
- 12615:551h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC17:15Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£271One-way0 changes
- 225610:551h14Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:09Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£1851One-way0 changes
- 22089:401h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:55Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£1851One-way0 changes
- 225812:521h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC14:07Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£1541One-way0 changes
- 222620:021h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC21:17Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£841One-way0 changes
- 222418:571h16Washington Union Station, Washington, DC20:13Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE£841One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £495.
Distance: 156 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £495 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average £71.
A coach is £471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average £495.
Other travel options to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 23m.
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 58m by car). Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £23 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.
Live departures
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 86 | 8:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h26 | 10:21 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 182 | 9:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h36 | 11:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2108 | 10:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h15 | 11:20 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2108 Acela | 10:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h15 | 11:20 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 174 | 10:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h27 | 12:02 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2156 | 10:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h14 | 12:09 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2156 Acela | 10:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h14 | 12:09 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 84 | 11:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h35 | 12:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2112 | 11:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h15 | 13:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2112 Acela | 11:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h15 | 13:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 134 | 11:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h30 | 13:26 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2158 | 12:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h18 | 14:08 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2158 Acela | 12:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h18 | 14:08 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 184 | 13:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h22 | 14:42 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2116 | 13:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h16 | 15:11 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2116 Acela | 13:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h16 | 15:11 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 94 | 14:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h33 | 15:33 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20 | 14:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h41 | 16:16 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2160 | 14:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h15 | 16:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2160 Acela | 14:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h15 | 16:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 148 | 14:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h33 | 16:28 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2118 | 15:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h21 | 16:46 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2118 Acela | 15:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h21 | 16:46 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 176 | 15:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h27 | 16:57 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 178 | 15:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h29 | 17:25 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 136 | 17:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h27 | 18:27 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2120 | 17:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h17 | 18:22 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2120 Acela | 17:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h17 | 18:22 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 80 | 17:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h21 | 18:51 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 196 | 18:08 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h29 | 19:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2124 | 18:13 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h17 | 19:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2124 Acela | 18:13 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h17 | 19:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 138 | 18:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h30 | 20:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 192 | 19:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h31 | 20:43 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 90 | 19:57 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h29 | 21:26 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2128 | 20:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h20 | 21:22 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2128 Acela | 20:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h20 | 21:22 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 186 | 20:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h31 | 22:01 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 198 | 21:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h36 | 22:51 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 66 | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h57 | 23:57 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 162 | 6:16 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h33 | 7:49 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2252 | 6:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h16 | 7:56 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2254 | 7:46 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h21 | 9:07 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| 152 | 8:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h35 | 9:45 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
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Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
Most Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trains use the Union Station to Wilmington Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
Getting to Wilmington Station from Wilmington city centre
Wilmington Station is 1 km from Wilmington city centre. Public transport options include:
Wilmington Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Mikimotos Asian Grill & Sushi Bar, La Fia Bistro
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wilmington Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Wilmington Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wilmington Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wilmington Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilmington Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel du Pont, Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown.
Most popular train connections from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
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