The average train between Newark and Absecon takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Absecon. 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 Absecon. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Absecon at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Absecon. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Absecon station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Newark to Absecon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Absecon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Absecon station.
The distance between Newark and Absecon is 147.9 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Absecon via 30th Street Station in around 3h 26m.