Train from Wilmington, DE to Roanoke: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Wilmington to Roanoke on 3 December
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AmtrakTrain
Wilmington Station
Roanoke StationCheapestFastest
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Wilmington Station
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Wilmington Station
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Wilmington Station
Roanoke StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:41 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Roanoke

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 7 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just R 839, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
7h 19mAverage duration
471 kmDistance
43kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 635 - R 4 935Average duration14h 40m
11kg CO₂e
Average priceR 839 - R 4 600Average duration7h 19m
43kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Roanoke by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Roanoke?

    The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Roanoke start from R 839. The average price for this train route is around R 1 366. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Roanoke?

    The average train journey time from Wilmington to Roanoke is 7h 19m, covering a distance of 471 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 11m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Roanoke route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Roanoke?

    The earliest train from Wilmington to Roanoke departs at 05:57. And the latest train departs at 14:49.

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
No data
01/12
R 4 020
Today
R 1 615
03/12
R 790
04/12
R 790
05/12
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06/12
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07/12
R 790
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Roanoke was searched and found on 03 Dec 2025 with a price of R 790

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 Roanoke as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 790 to R 4 757 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 790, which is on 2025-12-03.

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