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

The average train ticket price from Wilmington to Newark is $63. The best way to find train tickets from Wilmington to Newark 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 Newark?

A train trip between Wilmington and Newark is around 1h 35m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 101 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Wilmington and Newark?

The number of trains from Wilmington to Newark can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 33. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Wilmington to Newark by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Wilmington to Newark?

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

Train Wilmington to Newark from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 5m	4:45am	Penn Station	Cheapest
10:39pm	Wilmington Station	1h 36m	12:15am	Penn Station	Fastest
7:42pm	Wilmington Station	1h 48m	9:30pm	Penn Station	No tags
7:42pm	Wilmington Station	1h 48m	9:30pm	Penn Station	No tags
9:27pm	Wilmington Station	1h 38m	11:05pm	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 5m	4:45am	Penn Station	Cheapest
8:26pm	Wilmington Station	1h 17m	9:43pm	Penn Station	Fastest
6:53am	Wilmington Station	1h 28m	8:21am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
9:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 27m	10:36am	Penn Station	No tags
6:53am	Wilmington Station	1h 28m	8:21am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 5m	4:45am	Penn Station	Cheapest
6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 16m	7:30am	Penn Station	Fastest
8:38am	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 16m	7:30am	Penn Station	No tags
8:38am	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:02pm	Wilmington Station	2h 14m	12:16am	Penn Station	Cheapest
6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 16m	7:30am	Penn Station	Fastest
8:38am	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 16m	7:30am	Penn Station	No tags
8:38am	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:02pm	Wilmington Station	2h 14m	12:16am	Penn Station	Cheapest
6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 16m	7:30am	Penn Station	Fastest
8:38am	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 16m	7:30am	Penn Station	No tags
8:38am	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:02pm	Wilmington Station	2h 14m	12:16am	Penn Station	Cheapest
6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 16m	7:30am	Penn Station	Fastest
8:38am	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 16m	7:30am	Penn Station	No tags
8:38am	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	10:17am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 5m	4:45am	Penn Station	Cheapest
12:12pm	Wilmington Station	1h 21m	1:33pm	Penn Station	Fastest
6:53am	Wilmington Station	1h 28m	8:21am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags
9:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 27m	10:36am	Penn Station	No tags
6:53am	Wilmington Station	1h 28m	8:21am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Newark.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $94	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$13 - $512	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Wilmington to Newark

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$63

Average train trip duration1h 35m

Number of daily trains33

Earliest train departure6:14am

Distance101 miles (162 km)

Latest train departure11:40pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,504 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5504 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $13

Amtrak Wilmington Newark recent customer reviews

It was amazing especially the food and the seats nice and peaceful and quiet

Raniya L.

August 19, 2024

Comfort and speed

John N.

May 25, 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Wilmington to Newark Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Wilmington, DE and Newark, NJ?

Stops in Wilmington, DE

A - Wilmington Station

Stops in Newark, NJ

A - Newark Liberty International Airport

B - Penn Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Wilmington, DE - Newark, NJ

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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

10/02

$17

10/03

$110

Today

$28

10/05

$28

10/06

$17

10/07

No data

10/08

$17

10/09

$22

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $17

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 Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $493 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-10-06.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Wilmington and Newark is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Newark.

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

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

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Wilmington to Newark, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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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