The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 20 trains that leave New York, NY for Lancaster, PA every day 12 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 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
111 Northeast Regional · 607 Keystone Service4:503h50Penn Station, New York, NY8:40Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£321One-way1 change
649 Keystone Service14:443h13Penn Station, New York, NY17:57Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£461One-way0 changes
651 Keystone Service16:032h47Penn Station, New York, NY18:50Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£461One-way0 changes
607 Keystone Service5:512h49Penn Station, New York, NY8:40Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£461One-way0 changes
645 Keystone Service12:052h41Penn Station, New York, NY14:46Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£461One-way0 changes
2107 NextGen Acela+
641 Keystone Service7:352h32Penn Station, New York, NY10:07Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£1041One-way1 change
645 Keystone Service12:052h41Penn Station, New York, NY14:46Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£461One-way0 changes
647 Keystone Service14:112h41Penn Station, New York, NY16:52Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£491One-way0 changes
643 Keystone Service9:282h43Penn Station, New York, NY12:11Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£531One-way0 changes
653 Keystone Service17:102h45Penn Station, New York, NY19:55Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA£531One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for New York, NY to Lancaster, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA 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 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 209 km
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£52 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Lancaster, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Lancaster, PA trains for today, Sunday 3 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 Pennsylvanian | 10:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 13:50 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
157 Northeast Regional · 615 Keystone Service | 12:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h59 | 15:04 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
665 Keystone Service | 13:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h51 | 15:56 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
667 Keystone Service | 15:13 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h54 | 18:07 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
669 Keystone Service | 17:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h50 | 20:07 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
671 Keystone Service | 19:53 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h53 | 22:46 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional · 605 Keystone Service | 23:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 8h03 | 7:26 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
67 Northeast Regional · 601 Keystone Service | 23:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h59 | 6:22 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
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111 Northeast Regional · 607 Keystone Service | 4:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h50 | 8:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
607 Keystone Service | 5:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h49 | 8:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 7:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h50 | 10:07 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2107 NextGen Acela+ 641 Keystone Service | 7:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h32 | 10:07 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
643 Keystone Service | 9:28 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h43 | 12:11 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA
Trains from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 9 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 41m.
Distance 209 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 23:24 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: New York, NY to Lancaster, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Lancaster, PA
- 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
- 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
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