The cheapest and fastest trains from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Buffalo, NY for Niagara Falls, NY every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
63 Maple Leaf15:321h10Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY16:42Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£121One-way0 changes
281 Empire Service18:550h40Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY19:35Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£121One-way0 changes
283 Empire Service21:420h46Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY22:28Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£121One-way0 changes
281 Empire Service18:550h40Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY19:35Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£121One-way0 changes
283 Empire Service21:420h46Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY22:28Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£121One-way0 changes
63 Maple Leaf15:321h10Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY16:42Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 27 km
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1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY trains for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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281 Empire Service | 18:55 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0h40 | 19:35 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
283 Empire Service | 21:42 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 0h46 | 22:28 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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63 Maple Leaf | 15:32 Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY | 1h10 | 16:42 Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY
Trains from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:42, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 46m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 3:42 |
Last train 22:02 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls, NY from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Niagara Falls, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls, NY
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
- Liberty Hound
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside
- Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER
- The Westin Buffalo
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Empire Service and Maple Leaf trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro Rail: Erie Canal Harbor Station
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with several parking spaces for short and long-term use.
- Rainforest Cafe
- Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls USA
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Sheraton Niagara Falls
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls New York
- Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) buses available
- Taxi services available
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