SC → DE · about 533 miles
Charleston to Wilmington train schedule
Amtrak runs 13 direct trains a week from Charleston to Wilmington. The fastest takes 11 hours 54 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:15 AM and the last at 8:34 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 13
- Fastest trip
- 11h 54m
- First train
- 9:15 AM
- Last train
- 8:34 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charleston Amtrak Station and arrives at Wilmington. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM | 9:21 PM | 12h 06m | Fri–Sun from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM | 9:26 PM | 12h 11m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 8:28 AM +1 day | 11h 54m | Sat from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 8:33 AM +1 day | 11h 59m | Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 8:43 AM +1 day | 12h 09m | Fri, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 8:45 AM +1 day | 12h 11m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:34 PM | 9:00 AM +1 day | 12h 26m | Daily except Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Charleston Where you get off in Wilmington The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charleston
- Charleston Amtrak Station Map of Charleston Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Wilmington
Return trip: Wilmington to Charleston
Questions
How long is the train from Charleston to Wilmington?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 54 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 9 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charleston to Wilmington?
The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM (Fri) and the last at 8:34 PM (Daily except Sat).
Which rail companies go from Charleston to Wilmington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charleston?
Trains to Wilmington leave from Charleston Amtrak Station.