DE → VA · about 198 miles
Wilmington to Petersburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Wilmington to Petersburg. The fastest takes 4 hours 59 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:55 AM and the last at 4:57 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 4h 59m
- First train
- 7:55 AM
- Last train
- 4:57 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Wilmington and arrives at Petersburg 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 | 3:32 PM | 7h 37m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:18 AM | 3:59 PM | 6h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:21 AM | 3:59 PM | 6h 38m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:01 AM | 4:08 PM | 5h 07m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:01 AM | 5:00 PM | 5h 59m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:03 AM | 5:00 PM | 5h 57m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:24 PM | 5:27 PM | 5h 03m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:50 PM | 9:01 PM | 5h 11m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:53 PM | 9:01 PM | 5h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:42 PM | 10:21 PM | 5h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:44 PM | 10:21 PM | 5h 37m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:55 PM | 10:08 PM | 5h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 PM | 9:56 PM | 4h 59m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Wilmington Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Wilmington
Where the train stops in Petersburg
Return trip: Petersburg to Wilmington
Questions
How long is the train from Wilmington to Petersburg?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 59 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 13 minutes.
What time is the first train from Wilmington to Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:57 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Wilmington to Petersburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Wilmington?
Trains to Petersburg leave from Wilmington E Front St.