The average train between Newark and Philadelphia takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newark to Philadelphia. 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 30 minutes between Newark and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:51 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark station and arriving at Philadelphia station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Newark to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
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The distance between Newark and Philadelphia is 121 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–220 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.