Trains tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE

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TodayJul 29
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Wilmington.

Bus
Average Price$35 - $111Average Duration5h 25m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$38 - $285Average Duration4h 36m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
5h 25mAverage Duration
$35Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$76
Average train trip duration4h 36m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance180 miles (290 km)
Latest train departure5:35pm

Richmond 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
07/27
$121
07/28
$72
Today
$72
07/30
$57
07/31
$72
08/01
$104
08/02
$57
08/03
$57
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $57

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

You can expect to pay from $57 to $394 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Richmond and Wilmington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Wilmington.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Wilmington, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Richmond and Wilmington, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Wilmington, DE to Richmond, VA, US

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