The average train between Newark and Waterbury takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Waterbury. 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 Waterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Waterbury at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgeport Amtrak Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Waterbury station via Bridgeport Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Newark to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterbury station.
The distance between Newark and Waterbury is 131 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Waterbury via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and Bridgeport in around 3h 45m.