The average train between Newark and Central Islip takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newark to Central Islip. 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 30 minutes between Newark and Central Islip. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Central Islip at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Central Islip station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Newark to Central Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Central Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Central Islip station.
The distance between Newark and Central Islip is 82 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Central Islip via New York Penn Station in around 1h 53m.