The cheapest and fastest trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 18 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for Lancaster Station, 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 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.
67 Northeast Regional · 605 Keystone Service
67 Northeast Regional · 601 Keystone Service
607 Keystone Service
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649 Keystone Service
645 Keystone Service
647 Keystone Service
643 Keystone Service
653 Keystone Service
607 Keystone ServiceTravel Information
Compare train for Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 211 km
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Live departures
Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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643 Keystone Service | 14:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 17:11 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 15:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h58 | 18:50 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 17:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 19:46 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service | 17:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h17 | 20:57 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
609 Keystone Service | 17:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h03 | 20:57 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 19:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h41 | 21:52 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor · 651 Keystone Service | 19:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h20 | 23:50 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
649 Keystone Service | 19:44 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h13 | 22:57 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 20:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h45 | 23:50 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
651 Keystone Service | 21:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h47 | 23:50 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela+ 653 Keystone Service | 22:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h55 | 00:55 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
653 Keystone Service | 22:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h45 | 00:55 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
655 Keystone Service | 23:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h52 | 02:27 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
657 Keystone Service | 01:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h55 | 04:25 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional · 605 Keystone Service | 04:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 8h03 | 12:26 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
67 Northeast Regional · 601 Keystone Service | 04:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h59 | 11:22 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 change | |
607 Keystone Service | 10:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h47 | 13:38 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 12:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h50 | 15:07 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:53, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 00:53 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Penn Station, New York, NY and Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penn Station, New York, NY to Lancaster Station, 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 Station, Lancaster, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Penn Station, New York, NY and Lancaster Station, 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


