The average train between Newark and Franklin takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Franklin. 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 4 hours between Newark and Franklin. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Franklin at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Franklin station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Newark to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Franklin station.
The distance between Newark and Franklin is 275.7 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Franklin via Boston and Back Bay in around 5h 51m.