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

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Boston start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £79. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Boston?

The average train journey time from Wilmington to Boston is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 296 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 8m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Boston route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 51 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Wilmington to Boston departs at 06:14. And the latest train departs at 23:40.

Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Boston?

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 Wilmington to Boston?

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 Wilmington to Boston?

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 Wilmington to Boston?

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 Wilmington to Boston from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:40	Wilmington Station	10h 18m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	14:11	Wilmington Station	5h 19m	19:30	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	14:11	Wilmington Station	5h 30m	19:41	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	14:57	Wilmington Station	6h 32m	21:29	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	14:11	Wilmington Station	5h 30m	19:41	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Wilmington Station	6h 43m	23:43	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 8m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	6h 31m	13:04	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:40	Wilmington Station	10h 18m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 8m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	6h 31m	13:04	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:40	Wilmington Station	10h 18m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 8m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	6h 31m	13:04	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:40	Wilmington Station	10h 18m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	14:17	Wilmington Station	5h 19m	19:36	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	06:56	Wilmington Station	6h 34m	13:30	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	09:11	Wilmington Station	5h 57m	15:08	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:56	Wilmington Station	6h 34m	13:30	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:40	Wilmington Station	10h 18m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	14:17	Wilmington Station	5h 19m	19:36	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	06:56	Wilmington Station	6h 34m	13:30	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	09:11	Wilmington Station	5h 57m	15:08	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:56	Wilmington Station	6h 34m	13:30	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:33	Wilmington Station	6h 37m	00:10	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 8m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	6h 31m	13:04	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:33	Wilmington Station	6h 37m	00:10	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 8m	11:24	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	6h 31m	13:04	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	5h 17m	11:33	Back Bay Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51train per day

6h 20mAverage duration

296 milesDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£34 - £196	Average duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £612	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Wilmington, DE and Boston, MA, US?

Wilmington, DE

A
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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Boston, MA, US

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,620 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 Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, US 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 Wilmington to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Boston start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £79. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Boston?
The average train journey time from Wilmington to Boston is 6h 20m, covering a distance of 296 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 8m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 51 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Boston?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Boston departs at 06:14. And the latest train departs at 23:40.
Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Boston?
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 Wilmington to Boston?
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 Wilmington to Boston?
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 Wilmington to Boston?
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

30/11

£316

01/12

£164

Today

£62

03/12

£87

04/12

£123

05/12

£123

06/12

£123

07/12

£123

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £62

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 Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £62 to £599 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £87, which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.