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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Durham takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 29m
Duration
304 mi
Distance
$95
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain train Downeaster
6h 35m
$81–194

Newark to Durham train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Newark and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Durham at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak15h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 24m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 43m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 24m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 43m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 46m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 24m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 43m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 46m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak8h 24m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 43m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 46m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak6h 26m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak7h 4m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak6h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Durham? 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: 303.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Durham, NH, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Durham Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 6h 35m.

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