The average train between Newark and Islip takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Islip. 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 Islip. The earliest departure is at 1:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Islip at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newark to Islip? 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 Islip. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Babylon station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Newark to Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Babylon station.
The distance between Newark and Islip is 81.1 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Islip via New York Penn Station and Babylon in around 2h 24m.