The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 34 trains that leave Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE for Penn Station, New York, NY every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 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 40 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.
66 Northeast Regional23:405h31Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE5:11Penn Station, New York, NY£141One-way0 changes
198 Northeast Regional22:481h57Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE0:45Penn Station, New York, NY£141One-way0 changes
192 Northeast Regional20:451h53Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE22:38Penn Station, New York, NY£231One-way0 changes
196 Northeast Regional19:391h47Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE21:26Penn Station, New York, NY£231One-way0 changes
138 Northeast Regional20:072h10Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE22:17Penn Station, New York, NY£231One-way0 changes
2150 Acela6:181h30Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE7:48Penn Station, New York, NY£1781One-way0 changes
2126 NextGen Acela19:311h37Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE21:08Penn Station, New York, NY£781One-way0 changes
2110 NextGen Acela15:161h39Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE16:55Penn Station, New York, NY£1781One-way0 changes
2162 Acela10:441h40Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE12:24Penn Station, New York, NY£1781One-way0 changes
2104 Acela8:481h40Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE10:28Penn Station, New York, NY£2131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 174 km
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2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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20 Crescent | 16:21 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h21 | 18:42 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 16:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h57 | 18:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 17:00 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h58 | 18:58 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2172 NextGen Acela | 17:16 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h44 | 19:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 17:33 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h51 | 19:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2122 Acela | 18:08 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h41 | 19:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 18:36 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h55 | 20:31 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 18:39 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h56 | 20:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2124 NextGen Acela | 18:41 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h42 | 20:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2126 NextGen Acela | 19:31 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h37 | 21:08 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 19:39 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h47 | 21:26 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 20:07 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h10 | 22:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 20:45 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h53 | 22:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 21:29 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h54 | 23:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
198 Northeast Regional | 22:48 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h57 | 0:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 23:40 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 5h31 | 5:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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2150 Acela | 6:18 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h30 | 7:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 6:33 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h54 | 8:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2102 NextGen Acela | 7:08 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h46 | 8:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
130 Northeast Regional | 8:07 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h55 | 10:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 8:43 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h02 | 10:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2104 Acela | 8:48 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h40 | 10:28 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 9:16 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h58 | 11:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 9:36 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h45 | 11:21 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h50 | 12:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2162 Acela | 10:44 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h40 | 12:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 11:11 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h45 | 12:56 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 12:05 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h09 | 14:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 12:42 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h52 | 14:34 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
134 Northeast Regional | 13:35 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h45 | 15:20 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2166 NextGen Acela | 14:09 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h41 | 15:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 14:57 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h53 | 16:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2110 NextGen Acela | 15:16 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h39 | 16:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 15:35 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h49 | 17:24 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY
Trains from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. 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 00:39, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 0:39 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY 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 Penn Station, New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE and Penn Station, New York, NY
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- 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
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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