The average train between Edison and Beacon takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Edison to Beacon. 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 Edison and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Edison is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Beacon at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edison to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Edison station and arriving at Beacon station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Edison to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.
Edison to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Edison and Beacon is 115.8 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Edison Station to Beacon via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 8m.