The average train between Madison and Newark takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Madison 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 Madison and Newark. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Newark at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madison to Newark. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Madison to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Madison to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Madison and Newark is 145.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.