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

The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Wilmington start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £61. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Harrisburg to Wilmington?

The average train journey time from Harrisburg to Wilmington is 2h 58m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Harrisburg to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 20 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Harrisburg to Wilmington departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 19:05.

Train Harrisburg to Wilmington from £36 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Harrisburg to Wilmington on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:30	Harrisburg, PA	2h 42m	20:12	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:08	Harrisburg, PA	2h 13m	12:21	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	05:45	Harrisburg, PA	3h 11m	08:56	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:55	Harrisburg, PA	2h 32m	10:27	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	06:40	Harrisburg, PA	4h 34m	11:14	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Wilmington on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:55	Harrisburg, PA	2h 15m	10:10	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:08	Harrisburg, PA	2h 13m	12:21	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	07:31	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 58m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	07:31	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Wilmington on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	07:31	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:08	Harrisburg, PA	2h 13m	12:21	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	07:31	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 58m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 49m	07:49	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Wilmington on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:05	Harrisburg, PA	2h 48m	19:53	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:30	Harrisburg, PA	2h 28m	10:58	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	07:20	Harrisburg, PA	2h 33m	09:53	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:20	Harrisburg, PA	3h 10m	10:30	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	07:20	Harrisburg, PA	2h 33m	09:53	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Wilmington on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:05	Harrisburg, PA	2h 53m	21:58	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	17:05	Harrisburg, PA	2h 32m	19:37	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	07:20	Harrisburg, PA	2h 33m	09:53	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:20	Harrisburg, PA	3h 10m	10:30	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	07:20	Harrisburg, PA	2h 33m	09:53	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Wilmington on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:30	Harrisburg, PA	2h 42m	20:12	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:08	Harrisburg, PA	2h 13m	12:21	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	07:31	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 58m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	07:31	Wilmington Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20train per day

2h 58mAverage duration

79 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£30 - £102	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£36 - £451	Average duration2h 58m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £36

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Wilmington start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £61. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Harrisburg to Wilmington?
The average train journey time from Harrisburg to Wilmington is 2h 58m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Harrisburg to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 20 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Harrisburg to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Harrisburg to Wilmington departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 19:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/12

£40

02/12

£38

Today

£42

04/12

£43

05/12

£49

06/12

£45

07/12

£60

08/12

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The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

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

You can expect to pay from £38 to £433 for a train ticket from Harrisburg to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £43, which is on 2025-12-04.