The average train between Newark and Shirley takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Shirley. 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 3 hours between Newark and Shirley. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Shirley at 2:32 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newark to Shirley? 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 Shirley. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Shirley station via Mastic-Shirley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Newark to Shirley train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jamaica station.
Newark to Shirley train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mastic-Shirley station.
The distance between Newark and Shirley is 110.1 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Mastic-Shirley hourly. Tickets cost $11–28 and the journey takes 1h 27m.