The average train between Riverhead and Newark takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead to Newark. 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 5 times a day between Riverhead and Newark. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverhead is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Newark at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Ronkonkoma and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Riverhead to Newark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Newark. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Newark station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Riverhead to Newark train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.
Riverhead to Newark train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Riverhead and Newark is 128.7 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Riverhead to Newark Penn Station via Ronkonkoma and New York Penn Station in around 2h 50m.