The average train between New Canaan and Newark takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from New Canaan 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 New Canaan and Newark. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Canaan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Newark at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Canaan to Newark. However, there are services departing from New Canaan station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
New Canaan to Newark train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
New Canaan to Newark train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between New Canaan and Newark is 73 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $14–30 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.