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

The average train ticket price from Wilmington to Richmond is $78. The best way to find train tickets from Wilmington to Richmond is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Wilmington to Richmond?

A train trip between Wilmington and Richmond is around 4h 49m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 182 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Wilmington and Richmond?

The number of trains from Wilmington to Richmond can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Wilmington to Richmond by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Wilmington to Richmond?

When taking the train from Wilmington to Richmond, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Wilmington to Richmond from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:50pm	Wilmington Station	4h 30m	8:20pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 18m	9:29am	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00am	Main Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	4:30pm	Wilmington Station	5h 22m	9:52pm	Main Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:11am	Wilmington Station	4h 49m	10:00am	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:55pm	Wilmington Station	4h 20m	9:15pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	12:50pm	Wilmington Station	4h 8m	4:58pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	4:45am	Wilmington Station	4h 47m	9:32am	Main Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:32am	Wilmington Station	5h 25m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	12:50pm	Wilmington Station	4h 41m	5:31pm	Main Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Richmond on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:51am	Wilmington Station	4h 20m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	12:50pm	Wilmington Station	4h 8m	4:58pm	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	12:50pm	Wilmington Station	4h 41m	5:31pm	Main Street Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:32am	Wilmington Station	5h 25m	3:57pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	7:51am	Wilmington Station	4h 20m	12:11pm	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 5:21 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $40, 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$40 - $148	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $434	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

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US by train

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How long is the train trip from Wilmington to Richmond?
How many daily trains are there between Wilmington and Richmond?
Which train companies travel from Wilmington to Richmond?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/24

$72

11/25

$121

Today

$195

11/27

$36

11/28

$72

11/29

$121

11/30

$195

12/01

$36

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $586 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 $36 which is on 2025-11-27.