The average train between Newark and Thornwood takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Newark to Thornwood. 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 Thornwood. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Thornwood at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Thornwood. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Thornwood station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Newark to Thornwood train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Thornwood train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Pleasantville station.
The distance between Newark and Thornwood is 54.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Pleasantville via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 52m.