The average train between New Brunswick and Beacon takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from New Brunswick is at 10:51 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from New Brunswick to Beacon. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick station and arriving at Beacon station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
New Brunswick to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
New Brunswick to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between New Brunswick and Beacon is 120.3 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from New Brunswick to Beacon via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 11m.