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

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WedApr 30
from $57
ThuMay 1
from $72
FriMay 2
from $72
SatMay 3
from $57
SunMay 4
from $72
MonMay 5
from $57
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Trains leaving Thursday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Main Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Main Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Main Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Richmond.

Average Price$36 - $110Average Duration6h 20m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$30 - $315Average Duration4h 45m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Wilmington to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day
4h 45mAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Wilmington to Richmond: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$77
Average train trip duration4h 45m
Number of daily trains18
Earliest train departure4:45am
Distance180 miles (290 km)
Latest train departure5:04pm

Wilmington to Richmond Train

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

Best price found
04/26
$72
04/27
$98
Today
$36
04/29
$28
04/30
$57
05/01
$72
05/02
$72
05/03
$57
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington to Richmond was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $402 for a train ticket from Wilmington to Richmond based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-04-29.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Richmond 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.

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

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

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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