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

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Wilmington start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Wilmington?

The average train journey time from Washington to Wilmington is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 97 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 8m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Washington to Wilmington departs at 04:54. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Which is the best train operator from Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington to Wilmington from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Wilmington on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Union Station	1h 31m	08:41	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	06:00	Union Station	1h 10m	07:10	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 15m	06:15	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	05:05	Union Station	1h 27m	06:32	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	05:00	Union Station	1h 15m	06:15	Wilmington Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

2h 25mAverage duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £48	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £379	Average duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Washington, DC, US and Wilmington, DE?

Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Wilmington, DE

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

Amtrak

4/55,617 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Customers have reported issues with the train car bathroom doors not opening and discomfort caused by a homeless person at the Union Station Amtrak station. Some customers also experienced delays in receiving their emailed tickets after purchase.

Amtrak Washington Wilmington recent customer reviews

Hello I am a disabled person iam on a walker when I first got there I was helped on ,but left to get of by myself an I couldn't the other passengers had to get my bags of for me an help me off

Charles M.

24 August 2023

I got a great deal on my ticket, but the train car bathroom doors wouldn't open. At the Union Station Amtrak station, there was a homeless person sitting at the entrance to the Women's room making me too uncomfortable to go in.

Wendy D.

10 April 2023

Reliable and safe

Abdul Rashid S.

17 December 2023

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 Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Wilmington start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Wilmington?
The average train journey time from Washington to Wilmington is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 97 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 8m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Washington to Wilmington departs at 04:54. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which is the best train operator from Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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

28/11

£14

29/11

£31

Today

£80

01/12

£22

02/12

£9

03/12

£9

04/12

No data

05/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 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 Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £365 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US 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 2025-12-02.