PA → DE · about 38 miles
Philadelphia to Newark train schedule
Amtrak runs 16 direct trains a week from Philadelphia to Newark. The fastest takes 28 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:57 AM and the last at 7:35 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 28m
- First train
- 4:57 AM
- Last train
- 7:35 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Philadelphia and arrives at Newark Amtrak. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM | 5:28 AM | 31m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:37 AM | 12:13 PM | 36m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:07 PM | 1:43 PM | 36m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:33 PM | 2:04 PM | 31m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:22 PM | 2:52 PM | 30m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:33 PM | 6:03 PM | 30m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:35 PM | 6:07 PM | 32m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:18 PM | 7:52 PM | 34m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:35 PM | 8:03 PM | 28m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:35 PM | 8:04 PM | 29m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:35 PM | 8:07 PM | 32m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Newark The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Philadelphia
Where the train stops in Newark
- Newark Amtrak Map of Newark Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Newark to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the train from Philadelphia to Newark?
The fastest direct train takes 28 minutes; the typical trip is 31 minutes.
What time is the first train from Philadelphia to Newark?
The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:35 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Philadelphia to Newark?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Philadelphia?
Trains to Newark leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station.