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

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Richmond start from £25. 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 Wilmington to Richmond?

The average train journey time from Wilmington to Richmond is 4h 49m, covering a distance of 180 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 3m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Wilmington to Richmond departs at 04:45. And the latest train departs at 17:04.

Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Richmond?

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 Richmond?

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 Richmond?

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 Richmond?

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 Richmond from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:55	Wilmington Station	4h 21m	14:16	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	16:55	Wilmington Station	4h 20m	21:15	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	16:42	Wilmington Station	4h 57m	21:39	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:32	Wilmington Station	5h 25m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:32	Wilmington Station	5h 25m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	16:58	Wilmington Station	4h 23m	21:21	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	05:11	Wilmington Station	4h 18m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	05:11	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00	Main Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	16:30	Wilmington Station	5h 22m	21:52	Main Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:11	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:11	Wilmington Station	4h 18m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:11	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00	Main Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	16:30	Wilmington Station	5h 22m	21:52	Main Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:11	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00	Main Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	16:30	Wilmington Station	5h 22m	21:52	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Richmond on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:45	Wilmington Station	8h 42m	13:27	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	12:50	Wilmington Station	4h 8m	16:58	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	04:45	Wilmington Station	4h 47m	09:32	Main Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:32	Wilmington Station	5h 25m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	04:45	Wilmington Station	4h 47m	09:32	Main Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

5hAverage duration

173 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£31 - £114	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £336	Average duration4h 49m	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
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 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 Richmond, VA, 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 Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Richmond start from £25. 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 Wilmington to Richmond?
The average train journey time from Wilmington to Richmond is 4h 49m, covering a distance of 180 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 3m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Richmond?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Richmond departs at 04:45. And the latest train departs at 17:04.
Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Richmond?
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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
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

£81

29/11

£94

Today

£151

01/12

£45

02/12

£28

03/12

£28

04/12

£28

05/12

£56

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £28

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 £28 to £454 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 £28, which is on 2025-12-02.