The average train between Newark and Newton takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Newton. 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 Newton. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Newton at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Newton. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Newton station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Newark to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Newark and Newton is 304.2 km. The road distance is 397 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.