The average train between Newark and Wilmington takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Wilmington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Newark and Wilmington. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Wilmington at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 36m • 2 changes


5h 40m • 2 changes
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10h 42m • 2 changes


5h 58m • 2 changes


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5h 12m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Wilmington station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Newark to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Newark and Wilmington is 320.3 km. The road distance is 414 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.