Toronto to Lincoln by train
Lincoln lies 1,455 km (904 mi) west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,775 km (1,103 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Toronto | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 294,757 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station | Rock Island Depot |
| Postal codes | M5A | 68501–68588 |
Clocks in Lincoln are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 19 h 41 min journey lands only 18 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lincoln
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Toronto to Lincoln
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Staying in Lincoln
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Common questions
How far is Lincoln from Toronto?
1,455 km (904 mi) in a straight line, west of Toronto; by road roughly 1,775 km (1,103 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Lincoln by train?
About 19 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Lincoln?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.