DE → VA · about 290 miles
Wilmington to Roanoke train schedule
Amtrak runs 13 direct trains a week from Wilmington to Roanoke. The fastest takes 7 hours 20 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:20 AM and the last at 2:43 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 13
- Fastest trip
- 7h 20m
- First train
- 5:20 AM
- Last train
- 2:43 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Wilmington and arrives at Roanoke. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM | 12:40 PM | 7h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:39 PM | 10:06 PM | 7h 27m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:39 PM | 10:13 PM | 7h 34m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:43 PM | 10:06 PM | 7h 23m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Wilmington Where you get off in Roanoke The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Wilmington
Where the train stops in Roanoke
Return trip: Roanoke to Wilmington
Questions
How long is the train from Wilmington to Roanoke?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Wilmington to Roanoke?
The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:43 PM (Sun).
Which rail companies go from Wilmington to Roanoke?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Wilmington?
Trains to Roanoke leave from Wilmington E Front St.