The average train between Newark and Fitchburg takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Fitchburg. 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 2 hours between Newark and Fitchburg. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Fitchburg at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Fitchburg. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Fitchburg station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Newark to Fitchburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Fitchburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Fitchburg station.
The distance between Newark and Fitchburg is 284.5 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Fitchburg via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 38m.