The average train between Newark and Setauket takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Setauket. 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 Setauket. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Setauket at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Setauket. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Setauket station via Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Newark to Setauket train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Newark to Setauket train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Stony Brook station.
The distance between Newark and Setauket is 91.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Stony Brook via New York Penn Station and Huntington in around 3h 3m.