The average train between Newark and River Edge takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to River Edge. 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 River Edge. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:27 PM which arrives into River Edge at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to River Edge. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at River Edge station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Newark to River Edge train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to River Edge train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at River Edge station.
The distance between Newark and River Edge is 24.2 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to River Edge via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 21m.