The average train between Newark and Beacon takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark 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 every 2 hours between Newark and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newark to Beacon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Newark to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Beacon station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Newark to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Newark and Beacon is 87.2 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon in around 2h 58m.