The average train between New York and Lynchburg takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from New York to Lynchburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between New York and Lynchburg. The earliest departure is at 1:02 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from New York is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Lynchburg at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from New York station and arriving at Lynchburg station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
New York to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Lynchburg station.
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The distance between New York and Lynchburg is 577.1 km. The road distance is 636 km.
You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lynchburg via Washington Union Station in around 7h 30m.