The average train between Dover and Newark takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 5 times a day between Dover and Newark. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Newark at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Newark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Newark. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Newark station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Dover to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Book your Dover to Newark train tickets online with Amtrak, MBTA and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Dover and Newark is 386.4 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a train from Dover to Newark Penn Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 7h 5m.