How much does a train ticket cost from Lincoln to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Lincoln to New York City start from £154. The average price for this train route is around £366. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Lincoln to New York City?

The average train journey time from Lincoln to New York City is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1183 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Lincoln to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lincoln to New York City?

The earliest train from Lincoln to New York City departs at 03:27. And the latest train departs at 06:27.

Train Lincoln to New York City from £123 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Lincoln to New York City on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	03:27	Lincoln Station - Haymarket	1d 17h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	03:27	Lincoln Station - Haymarket	1d 14h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	03:27	Lincoln Station - Haymarket	1d 14h	18:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	03:27	Lincoln Station - Haymarket	1d 12h	16:54	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	03:27	Lincoln Station - Haymarket	1d 21h	02:19	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lincoln to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours and with fares starting at just £171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

1179 milesDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£171 - £401	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£154 - £1,840	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 174kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,635 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5635 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £154

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Lincoln to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Lincoln to New York City start from £154. The average price for this train route is around £366. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lincoln to New York City?
The average train journey time from Lincoln to New York City is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1183 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Lincoln to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lincoln to New York City?
The earliest train from Lincoln to New York City departs at 03:27. And the latest train departs at 06:27.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/12

£227

09/12

£252

Today

£259

11/12

£227

12/12

£196

13/12

£191

14/12

£366

15/12

£191

The cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £191

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £191 to £1,513 for a train ticket from Lincoln, NE, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £191, which is on 2025-12-13.