The average train between Newark and Taunton takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Taunton. 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 Taunton. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Taunton at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Taunton station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Newark to Taunton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Taunton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at East Taunton station.
The distance between Newark and Taunton is 288.1 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to East Taunton via Boston and South Station in around 6h 16m.