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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Chester takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration
93 mi
Distance
$297
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Newark to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Newark and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA1h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA4h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA1h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA5h 15m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA1h 48m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA5h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 16m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA4h 5m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA1h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA4h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA1h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA4h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA1h 59m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Chester? 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.

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  • Distance: 92.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Chester, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 10m.

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