The average train between Newark and Southold takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Southold. 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 3 times a day between Newark and Southold. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Southold at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 50m • 2 changes


3h 8m • 2 changes


3h 13m • 2 changes


3h 37m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


3h 6m • 2 changes


3h 10m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Southold. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Southold station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Newark to Southold train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Newark to Southold train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Southold station.
The distance between Newark and Southold is 151.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Southold via New York Penn Station and Ronkonkoma in around 4h 14m.