The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster, PA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£138
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster, PA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster, PA to New York, NY will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 9 trains that leave Lancaster, PA for New York, NY every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 209 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.
612 Keystone Service · 66 Northeast Regional20:558h16Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA5:11Penn Station, New York, NY£821One-way1 change
672 Keystone Service17:402h54Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA20:34Penn Station, New York, NY£1051One-way0 changes
674 Keystone Service · 90 Palmetto19:403h43Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA23:23Penn Station, New York, NY£1241One-way1 change
674 Keystone Service19:402h54Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA22:34Penn Station, New York, NY£1271One-way0 changes
660 Keystone Service7:562h53Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA10:49Penn Station, New York, NY£1601One-way0 changes
670 Keystone Service14:402h52Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA17:32Penn Station, New York, NY£1601One-way0 changes
660 Keystone Service7:562h53Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA10:49Penn Station, New York, NY£1601One-way0 changes
672 Keystone Service17:402h54Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA20:34Penn Station, New York, NY£1051One-way0 changes
674 Keystone Service19:402h54Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA22:34Penn Station, New York, NY£1271One-way0 changes
664 Keystone Service9:552h54Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA12:49Penn Station, New York, NY£1601One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Lancaster, PA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 209 km
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£48 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lancaster, PA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster, PA to New York, NY trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
672 Keystone Service | 17:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 2h54 | 20:34 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
674 Keystone Service | 19:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 2h54 | 22:34 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
674 Keystone Service · 90 Palmetto | 19:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 3h43 | 23:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
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660 Keystone Service | 7:56 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 2h53 | 10:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
664 Keystone Service | 9:55 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 2h54 | 12:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
666 Keystone Service | 11:55 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 3h04 | 14:59 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 13:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 3h05 | 16:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
670 Keystone Service | 14:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 2h52 | 17:32 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster, PA to New York, NY
Trains from Lancaster, PA to New York, NY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 209 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 209 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 23:24 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Lancaster, PA to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster, PA to New York, 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster, PA and New York, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
- The Hotel Lancaster
- Cork Factory Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) services available
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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