The average train between Newark and Branford takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Branford. 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 every 4 hours between Newark and Branford. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Branford at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Branford. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Branford station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Newark to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Newark and Branford is 128.9 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New Haven every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day.