The average train between Newark and Claymont takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Claymont. 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 Newark and Claymont. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Claymont at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Claymont. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Claymont station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Newark to Claymont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Claymont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Claymont Transit Center station.
The distance between Newark and Claymont is 150.8 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Claymont Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 33m.