The average train between Newark and Smithtown takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Smithtown. 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 Smithtown. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Smithtown at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Smithtown. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Smithtown station via Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Newark to Smithtown train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Newark to Smithtown train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Smithtown station.
The distance between Newark and Smithtown is 82.9 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Smithtown via New York Penn Station and Huntington in around 2h 52m.