NJ → PA · about 121 miles
Newark to Lancaster train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Newark to Lancaster. The fastest takes 2 hours 22 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:47 AM and the last at 8:47 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 2h 22m
- First train
- 5:47 AM
- Last train
- 8:47 PM
7 of the 42 trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Timetable
Every train leaves from Newark and arrives at Lancaster. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:47 AM New | 8:28 AM | 2h 41m | Mon–Fri from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:07 AM | 8:38 AM | 2h 31m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:07 AM | 8:40 AM | 2h 33m | Mon, Tue from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:07 AM | 8:49 AM | 2h 42m | Daily from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:14 AM | 9:46 AM | 2h 32m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:17 AM | 9:46 AM | 2h 29m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:34 AM | 10:04 AM | 2h 30m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:27 AM | 12:08 PM | 2h 41m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:44 AM | 12:09 PM | 2h 25m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:09 AM | 1:50 PM | 2h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:47 AM New | 2:20 PM | 2h 33m | Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:22 PM | 2:44 PM | 2h 22m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:41 PM | 3:36 PM | 2h 55m | Daily from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM | 3:57 PM | 2h 47m | Mon, Tue from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:28 PM | 4:50 PM | 2h 22m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:59 PM | 5:57 PM | 2h 58m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:04 PM | 5:57 PM | 2h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:32 PM | 6:07 PM | 2h 35m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:12 PM | 6:49 PM | 2h 37m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:20 PM | 6:49 PM | 2h 29m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:27 PM | 7:53 PM | 2h 26m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:34 PM | 8:07 PM | 2h 33m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:32 PM | 9:27 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:52 PM | 9:27 PM | 2h 35m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:09 PM | 10:46 PM | 2h 37m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:47 PM | 11:17 PM | 2h 30m | Mon–Fri from Nov 17 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Return trip: Lancaster to Newark
Questions
How long is the train from Newark to Lancaster?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 22 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first train from Newark to Lancaster?
The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 8:47 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Newark to Lancaster?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Newark?
Trains to Lancaster leave from Newark (Amtrak).
Does the train from Newark to Lancaster stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 42 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.