The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
5
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 £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Wilmington, DE for Philadelphia, PA every day 5 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 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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.










Travel 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 coach with prices starting from £6. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 40 km
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51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Acela | 23:45 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h18 | 00:03 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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196 Northeast Regional | 00:39 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 01:00 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2124 Acela | 00:45 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h17 | 01:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 01:07 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h24 | 01:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 01:45 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 02:08 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 | |
186 Northeast Regional | 03:02 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 03:25 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 | |
![]() | 10:28 Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 10:51 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:57 Wilmington, DE | 0h24 | 12:21 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:31 Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 13:54 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 17:51 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:34 Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 23:55 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 28 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, 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 28 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 04:20 |
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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