The average train between Chester and Newark takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Newark. 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 hourly between Chester and Newark. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Newark at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Newark. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Newark station via Gray 30th St Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Chester to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Transit Center station.
Chester to Newark train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Chester and Newark is 140.7 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Newark Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 1h 50m.