Trains tickets from Charleston, WV, US to Wilmington, DE

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Next departures for Charleston to Wilmington on September 30
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Charleston, WV
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Charleston, WV
Wilmington StationNo tags
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Charleston, WV
Wilmington StationNo tags
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Charleston, WV
Wilmington StationNo tags
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Charleston, WV
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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Wilmington.

Bus
Average Price$130 - $197Average Duration22h 5m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average Price$90 - $189Average Duration11h 59m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 11 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 59mAverage Duration
$90Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston, WV, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$156
Average train trip duration11h 59m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:31am
Distance340 miles (548 km)

Charleston to Wilmington Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $461 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-10-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charleston to Wilmington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Wilmington, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charleston and Wilmington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charleston to Wilmington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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