The average train between Stratford and Newark takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Stratford to Newark. 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 Stratford and Newark. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Newark at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Newark. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Newark station via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Stratford to Newark train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stratford station.
Stratford to Newark train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Stratford and Newark is 100.5 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Stratford to Newark Penn Station via Stamford and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 2h 57m.