Trains tickets from Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE

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from $159
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Wilmington.

Bus
Average Price$49 - $206Average Duration10h 15m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$101 - $279Average Duration9h 9m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Durham to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 9 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 9mAverage Duration
$101Cheapest ticket
46kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$145
Average train trip duration9h 9m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:27am
Distance316 miles (509 km)

Durham to Wilmington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/29
$181
07/30
$110
Today
$152
08/01
$152
08/02
$96
08/03
No data
08/04
$110
08/05
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $268 for a train ticket from Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-08-02.

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 Durham 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Wilmington you take, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Durham and Wilmington compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Durham to Wilmington.

Did you know?

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!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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