DE → SC · about 533 miles
Wilmington to Charleston train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Wilmington to Charleston. The fastest takes 12 hours 4 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:55 AM and the last at 4:44 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 12h 04m
- First train
- 7:55 AM
- Last train
- 4:44 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Wilmington and arrives at Charleston Amtrak Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:55 AM | 10:21 PM | 14h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:42 PM | 4:48 AM +1 day | 12h 06m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:44 PM | 4:48 AM +1 day | 12h 04m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Wilmington Where you get off in Charleston The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Wilmington
Where the train stops in Charleston
- Charleston Amtrak Station Map of Charleston Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Charleston to Wilmington
Questions
How long is the train from Wilmington to Charleston?
The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 4 minutes; the typical trip is 14 hours 26 minutes.
What time is the first train from Wilmington to Charleston?
The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:44 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Wilmington to Charleston?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Wilmington?
Trains to Charleston leave from Wilmington E Front St.