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Petersburg to Wilmington train schedule
Amtrak runs 26 direct trains a week from Petersburg to Wilmington. The fastest takes 5 hours 8 minutes; the first train leaves at 2:53 AM and the last at 5:38 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 5h 08m
- First train
- 2:53 AM
- Last train
- 5:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Petersburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:53 AM | 8:28 AM | 5h 35m | Sun from Nov 8 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 AM | 8:33 AM | 5h 40m | Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 AM | 8:43 AM | 5h 50m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 AM | 8:45 AM | 5h 52m | Sat from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 AM | 9:00 AM | 6h 07m | Mon–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:25 AM | 3:33 PM | 5h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 6:31 PM | 5h 20m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:11 PM | 6:36 PM | 5h 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 7:36 PM | 5h 11m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 7:40 PM | 5h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 7:50 PM | 5h 25m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:25 PM | 8:05 PM | 5h 40m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:30 PM | 7:40 PM | 5h 10m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 9:21 PM | 5h 37m | Fri–Sun from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 9:26 PM | 5h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 10:52 PM | 5h 14m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Petersburg Where you get off in Wilmington The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Petersburg
Where the train stops in Wilmington
Return trip: Wilmington to Petersburg
Questions
How long is the train from Petersburg to Wilmington?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 8 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from Petersburg to Wilmington?
The earliest departure is at 2:53 AM (Sun) and the last at 5:38 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Petersburg to Wilmington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Petersburg?
Trains to Wilmington leave from Petersburg Amtrak Station.