NC → DE · about 424 miles
Charlotte to Wilmington train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Charlotte to Wilmington. The fastest takes 10 hours 11 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:31 AM and the last at 6:45 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 10h 11m
- First train
- 5:31 AM
- Last train
- 6:45 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | 3:42 PM | 10h 11m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:31 AM | 4:12 PM | 10h 41m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 46m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte Where you get off in Wilmington The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlotte
Where the train stops in Wilmington
Return trip: Wilmington to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the train from Charlotte to Wilmington?
The fastest direct train takes 10 hours 11 minutes; the typical trip is 10 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charlotte to Wilmington?
The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 6:45 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Charlotte to Wilmington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlotte?
Trains to Wilmington leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station.