How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Wilmington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Wilmington start from R 1 597. The average price for this train route is around R 2 725. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charleston to Wilmington?

The average train journey time from Charleston to Wilmington is 12h 11m, covering a distance of 861 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 49m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Charleston to Wilmington departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Train Charleston to Wilmington from R 1 523 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to Wilmington on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 11m	21:26	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	11h 49m	09:23	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 11m	21:26	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	11h 49m	09:23	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Wilmington on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 11m	21:26	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	11h 49m	09:23	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	12h 11m	21:26	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	21:34	Charleston Station	11h 49m	09:23	Wilmington Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 12 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 597, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 11mAverage duration

861 kmDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 309 - R 6 852	Average duration23h 25m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 597 - R 15 686	Average duration12h 11m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 597

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Wilmington start from R 1 597. The average price for this train route is around R 2 725. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Wilmington?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Wilmington is 12h 11m, covering a distance of 861 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 49m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charleston to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Charleston to Wilmington departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 1 748

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R 3 858

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R 2 612

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R 2 612

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R 1 523

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 523

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 523 to R 9 860 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 523, which is on 2025-12-15.