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Richmond to Wilmington train schedule
Amtrak runs 38 direct trains a week from Richmond to Wilmington. The fastest takes 4 hours 27 minutes; the first train leaves at 3:52 AM and the last at 6:21 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 38
- Fastest trip
- 4h 27m
- First train
- 3:52 AM
- Last train
- 6:21 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:52 AM | 8:28 AM | 4h 36m | Sun from Nov 8 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:52 AM | 8:33 AM | 4h 41m | Sun | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:52 AM | 8:43 AM | 4h 51m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:52 AM | 8:45 AM | 4h 53m | Sat from Nov 7 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:52 AM | 9:00 AM | 5h 08m | Mon–Sat | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 10:19 AM | 5h 00m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 10:23 AM | 5h 04m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 10:39 AM | 5h 20m | Sat & Sun | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 10:47 AM | 5h 28m | Mon–Fri | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:26 AM | 10:39 AM | 5h 13m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:06 AM | 3:33 PM | 4h 27m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 6:31 PM | 4h 27m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:04 PM | 6:36 PM | 4h 32m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 7:36 PM | 4h 28m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 7:40 PM | 4h 32m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 7:50 PM | 4h 42m | Fri from Nov 6 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 8:05 PM | 4h 57m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:13 PM | 7:40 PM | 4h 27m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:41 PM | 9:21 PM | 4h 40m | Fri–Sun from Nov 6 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:41 PM | 9:26 PM | 4h 45m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 9:58 PM | 5h 01m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 10:01 PM | 5h 04m | Mon–Fri | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 10:01 PM | 5h 01m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:21 PM | 10:52 PM | 4h 31m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Wilmington | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Wilmington The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Richmond
Where the train stops in Wilmington
Return trip: Wilmington to Richmond
Questions
How long is the train from Richmond to Wilmington?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 27 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 51 minutes.
What time is the first train from Richmond to Wilmington?
The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM (Sun) and the last at 6:21 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Richmond to Wilmington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Richmond?
Trains to Wilmington leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).