The average train between Newark and Villanova takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Newark to Villanova. 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 Villanova. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Villanova at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Villanova. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Villanova station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Newark to Villanova train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Villanova train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Villanova station.
The distance between Newark and Villanova is 126.3 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Villanova via Gray 30th St Station in around 1h 59m.