NJ → CT · about 92 miles
Newark to Meriden train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Newark to Meriden. The fastest takes 2 hours 53 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:28 AM and the last at 8:06 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 2h 53m
- First train
- 8:28 AM
- Last train
- 8:06 PM
7 of the 21 trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Timetable
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 | Stops | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:28 AM | 1:50 PM | 5h 22m | Sat & Sun | Newark to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:27 AM | 1:50 PM | 3h 23m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 7 | Newark to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:30 AM | 1:56 PM | 3h 26m | Mon–Fri | Newark to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:03 AM | 1:56 PM | 2h 53m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:22 PM | 6:53 PM | 3h 31m | Sat & Sun | Newark Liberty International Airport to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:22 PM | 7:02 PM | 3h 40m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Newark Liberty International Airport to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:27 PM | 6:52 PM | 3h 25m | Mon–Fri | Newark Liberty International Airport to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:01 PM | 9:24 PM | 3h 23m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark Liberty International Airport to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:26 PM | 10:31 PM | 3h 05m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Newark to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:26 PM | 10:34 PM | 3h 08m | Mon–Fri | Newark to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:06 PM | 11:34 PM | 3h 28m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Newark Liberty International Airport to Meriden | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Meriden The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Newark
Where the train stops in Meriden
- Meriden Amtrak station Map of Meriden Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Meriden to Newark
Questions
How long is the train from Newark to Meriden?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 53 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Newark to Meriden?
The earliest departure is at 8:28 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 8:06 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Newark to Meriden?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Newark?
Trains to Meriden leave from Newark (Amtrak) and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Does the train from Newark to Meriden stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 21 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.