How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Richmond start from R 507. The average price for this train route is around R 1 340. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Richmond?

The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Richmond is 4h 53m, covering a distance of 181 miles (291 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 59m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Wilmington to Richmond route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 14 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Richmond?

The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Richmond at 4:44am. And the latest train departs at 5:04pm.

Train Wilmington to Richmond from R 470 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on April 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:02pm	Wilmington Station	4h 3m	9:05pm	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
5:02pm	Wilmington Station	4h 23m	9:25pm	Main Street Station	No tags
5:02pm	Wilmington Station	4h 23m	9:25pm	Main Street Station	No tags
3:54pm	Wilmington Station	4h 26m	8:20pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
3:54pm	Wilmington Station	4h 26m	8:20pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on April 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 18m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
10:16am	Wilmington Station	3h 59m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00am	Main Street Station	No tags
1:33pm	Wilmington Station	5h 16m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	No tags
1:33pm	Wilmington Station	5h 16m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on April 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 18m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
10:16am	Wilmington Station	3h 59m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00am	Main Street Station	No tags
5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00am	Main Street Station	No tags
1:33pm	Wilmington Station	5h 16m	6:49pm	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on April 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 18m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	10:16am	Wilmington Station	3h 59m	2:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00am	Main Street Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	10:35am	Wilmington Station	5h 22m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00am	Main Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 4 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just R 507, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

4h 53mAverage Duration

181 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceR 657 - R 2 502	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceR 507 - R 12 417	Average Duration4h 53m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Wilmington, DE and Richmond, VA, US?

Wilmington, DE

A
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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Richmond, VA, US

A
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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B
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 5789 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 507

Amtrak Wilmington Richmond recent customer reviews

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Richmond start from R 507. The average price for this train route is around R 1 340. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Richmond?
The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Richmond is 4h 53m, covering a distance of 181 miles (291 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Wilmington to Richmond route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 14 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Richmond?
The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Richmond at 4:44am. And the latest train departs at 5:04pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

04/19

R 1 711

04/20

R 1 779

Today

R 990

04/22

R 990

04/23

R 990

04/24

R 604

04/25

R 604

04/26

R 470

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Apr 26, 2026 with a price of R 470

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

You can expect to pay from R 470 to R 7 163 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 470 which is on 2026-04-26.