The average train between Newark and Forest Hills takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is an hourly train service from Newark to Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Forest Hills station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Newark to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Forest Hills station.
The distance between Newark and Forest Hills is 27.2 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Forest Hills via New York Penn Station in around 1h 1m.