The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£137
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
31
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 £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 31 trains that leave Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE for Penn Station, New York, NY every day 31 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 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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.
166 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
128 Northeast Regional
90 Palmetto
160 Northeast Regional
2226 Acela
2252 Acela
2262 Acela
2254 Acela
2222 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £214.
Distance: 174 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£60 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £282 Average Price |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
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, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 11:56 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h49 | 13:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 12:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h50 | 14:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
54 Vermonter | 13:58 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h47 | 15:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 14:57 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h02 | 16:59 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 15:46 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h02 | 17:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 16:33 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h56 | 18:29 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 16:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h51 | 18:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2252 Acela | 17:17 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h34 | 18:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 17:57 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h50 | 19:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 18:54 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h57 | 20:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2254 Acela | 19:17 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h36 | 20:53 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 19:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h59 | 21:36 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2216 Acela | 20:19 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h35 | 21:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
106 Northeast Regional | 20:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h57 | 22:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
20 Crescent | 20:45 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h03 | 22:48 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
156 Northeast Regional | 21:08 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h54 | 23:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2218 Acela | 21:17 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h37 | 22:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 21:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h51 | 23:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 22:54 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h52 | 00:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
80 Carolinian | 23:39 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h56 | 01:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 23:58 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h56 | 01:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
158 Northeast Regional | 00:42 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h03 | 02:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
90 Palmetto | 02:29 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h54 | 04:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 03:44 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h50 | 05:34 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 04:40 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 5h31 | 10:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
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 46m. 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 11:57, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 11:57 |
Last train 23:38 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE and Penn Station, New York, NY 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: Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to Penn Station, New York, NY train
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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