How much does a train ticket cost from Wilmington to Harrisburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Harrisburg start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £56. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Harrisburg?

The average train journey time from Wilmington to Harrisburg is 3h 9m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Harrisburg route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Harrisburg?

The earliest train from Wilmington to Harrisburg departs at 06:28. And the latest train departs at 20:07.

Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Harrisburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Harrisburg?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Wilmington to Harrisburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Harrisburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Wilmington to Harrisburg from £38 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Harrisburg on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:35	Wilmington Station	3h 4m	18:39	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
	Train	14:57	Wilmington Station	2h 30m	17:27	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	09:36	Wilmington Station	3h 11m	12:47	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:11	Wilmington Station	3h 18m	20:29	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	09:36	Wilmington Station	3h 11m	12:47	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Harrisburg on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Wilmington Station	2h 45m	15:42	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
	Train	16:08	Wilmington Station	2h 34m	18:42	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	08:58	Wilmington Station	3h 47m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:00	Wilmington Station	2h 45m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	08:58	Wilmington Station	3h 47m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Harrisburg on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:29	Wilmington Station	4h 57m	14:26	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
	Train	16:08	Wilmington Station	2h 34m	18:42	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	08:58	Wilmington Station	3h 47m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:00	Wilmington Station	2h 45m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	08:58	Wilmington Station	3h 47m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Harrisburg on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:35	Wilmington Station	3h 4m	18:39	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
	Train	14:57	Wilmington Station	2h 30m	17:27	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	2h 40m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	08:10	Wilmington Station	2h 39m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	2h 40m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Harrisburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

11h 5mAverage duration

79 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£22 - £57	Average duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£36 - £309	Average duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Harrisburg by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Wilmington to Harrisburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Harrisburg start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £56. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Harrisburg?
The average train journey time from Wilmington to Harrisburg is 3h 9m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Harrisburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Harrisburg?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Harrisburg departs at 06:28. And the latest train departs at 20:07.
Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Harrisburg?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Wilmington to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£56

27/11

£40

Today

£45

29/11

£60

30/11

£71

01/12

£45

02/12

£42

03/12

£38

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Harrisburg was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Harrisburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £38 to £274 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Harrisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-03.