The cheapest and fastest trains from Stamford, CT to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, CT to New York, NY will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 20 trains that leave Stamford, CT for New York, NY every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 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 Regional21:551h07Stamford Station, Stamford, CT23:02Penn Station, New York, NY£51One-way0 changes
177 Northeast Regional21:040h48Stamford Station, Stamford, CT21:52Penn Station, New York, NY£51One-way0 changes
179 Northeast Regional23:000h49Stamford Station, Stamford, CT23:49Penn Station, New York, NY£91One-way0 changes
175 Northeast Regional18:430h55Stamford Station, Stamford, CT19:38Penn Station, New York, NY£151One-way0 changes
55 Vermonter17:200h51Stamford Station, Stamford, CT18:11Penn Station, New York, NY£151One-way0 changes
177 Northeast Regional21:040h48Stamford Station, Stamford, CT21:52Penn Station, New York, NY£51One-way0 changes
179 Northeast Regional23:000h49Stamford Station, Stamford, CT23:49Penn Station, New York, NY£91One-way0 changes
2167 Acela16:010h49Stamford Station, Stamford, CT16:50Penn Station, New York, NY£1041One-way0 changes
2163 Acela13:590h50Stamford Station, Stamford, CT14:49Penn Station, New York, NY£1561One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela12:010h50Stamford Station, Stamford, CT12:51Penn Station, New York, NY£1871One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stamford, CT to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stamford, CT to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 54 km
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1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stamford, CT to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Stamford, CT to New York, NY trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2167 Acela | 16:01 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h49 | 16:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 17:11 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h58 | 18:09 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
55 Vermonter | 17:20 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 18:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 18:14 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h54 | 19:08 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 18:43 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h55 | 19:38 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 21:04 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h48 | 21:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 21:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1h07 | 23:02 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 23:00 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h49 | 23:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
141 Northeast Regional | 7:04 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 7:55 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 7:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h58 | 8:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 9:30 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h52 | 10:22 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 10:06 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 10:57 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 10:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h56 | 11:21 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 11:27 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1h00 | 12:27 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 12:01 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h50 | 12:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 12:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h54 | 13:47 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 13:31 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h58 | 14:29 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 Acela | 13:59 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h50 | 14:49 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 15:01 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 15:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stamford, CT to New York, NY
Trains from Stamford, CT to New York, NY run on average 19 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 48m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 23:21 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
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FAQs: Stamford, CT to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, CT and New York, NY
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Washington Blvd.
- Colony Grill
- Barcelona Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
- The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Sheraton Stamford Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for Metro-North Railroad
- Hall 2: platforms 4-5 for Amtrak services
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- Bus: CT Transit Stamford
- 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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