The average train between Newark and Durham takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. 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.
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 8:30 PM which arrives into Durham at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Newark to Durham. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Durham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Newark to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Station.
Book your Newark to Durham train tickets online with Amtrak, MBTA and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Newark and Durham is 378.4 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Durham Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 6h 36m.