How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to Wilmington?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Wilmington start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Wilmington?

The average train journey time from Newark to Wilmington is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 42 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Wilmington?

The earliest train from Newark to Wilmington departs at 05:06. And the latest train departs at 23:42.

Which is the best train operator from Newark to Wilmington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Wilmington?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newark to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newark to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Newark to Wilmington from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:09	Penn Station	1h 33m	21:42	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	19:35	Penn Station	1h 17m	20:52	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	16:22	Penn Station	1h 30m	17:52	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	19:35	Penn Station	1h 17m	20:52	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	16:22	Penn Station	1h 30m	17:52	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:24	Penn Station	1h 32m	08:56	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	09:14	Penn Station	1h 16m	10:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	06:19	Penn Station	1h 30m	07:49	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	07:09	Penn Station	1h 19m	08:28	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:19	Penn Station	1h 30m	07:49	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:41	Penn Station	5h 28m	05:09	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	13:51	Penn Station	1h 12m	15:03	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	06:19	Penn Station	1h 30m	07:49	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	09:14	Penn Station	1h 16m	10:30	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:19	Penn Station	1h 30m	07:49	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:06	Penn Station	1h 37m	06:43	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	08:17	Penn Station	1h 13m	09:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	05:06	Penn Station	1h 37m	06:43	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	1h 14m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:01	Penn Station	1h 30m	07:31	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:48	Penn Station	1h 34m	08:22	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	08:17	Penn Station	1h 13m	09:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	05:06	Penn Station	1h 37m	06:43	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	1h 14m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	05:06	Penn Station	1h 37m	06:43	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:06	Penn Station	1h 37m	06:43	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	08:17	Penn Station	1h 13m	09:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	05:06	Penn Station	1h 37m	06:43	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	1h 14m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:01	Penn Station	1h 30m	07:31	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:06	Penn Station	1h 37m	06:43	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	08:17	Penn Station	1h 13m	09:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	05:06	Penn Station	1h 37m	06:43	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:44	Penn Station	1h 14m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:01	Penn Station	1h 30m	07:31	Wilmington Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 25mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£22 - £62	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £301	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Newark, NJ and Wilmington, DE?

Newark, NJ

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
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B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Wilmington, DE

A
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,719 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Newark to Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Wilmington start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Wilmington?
The average train journey time from Newark to Wilmington is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 101 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 42 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Newark to Wilmington departs at 05:06. And the latest train departs at 23:42.
Which is the best train operator from Newark to Wilmington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Wilmington?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newark to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newark to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/01

£13

08/01

£62

Today

£33

10/01

£46

11/01

£13

12/01

£13

13/01

£9

14/01

£9

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £447 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2026-01-13.