The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 27 trains that leave Wilmington, DE for Philadelphia, PA every day 27 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 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
160 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
124 Northeast Regional
128 Northeast Regional
106 Northeast Regional
2218 Acela
54 Vermonter
2252 Acela
160 Northeast Regional
82 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA 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 21m. 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 £6.
Distance: 40 km
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Live departures
Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
140 Northeast Regional | 18:54 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 19:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 20:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 20:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 21:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 21:08 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h24 | 21:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2218 Acela | 21:20 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h18 | 21:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 21:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 22:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 22:24 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 22:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 22:54 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h22 | 23:16 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2222 Acela | 23:15 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 23:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 23:58 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h22 | 00:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 00:42 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 01:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 01:49 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 02:10 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 02:29 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h22 | 02:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
124 Northeast Regional | 03:02 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h25 | 03:27 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 03:44 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 04:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 04:40 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h26 | 05:06 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 11:56 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 12:16 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 12:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h22 | 13:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 14:01 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h19 | 14:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2248 Acela | 14:10 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 14:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 14:57 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 15:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 15:41 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 16:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 16:39 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 17:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 17:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 17:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 17:15 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h19 | 17:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 17:56 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 18:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA run on average 29 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 20m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA trains will get you between Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA
- 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
- 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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