The cheapest and fastest trains from New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 1 trains that leave New Brunswick, NJ for Newark, NJ every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 36 km
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Live departures
New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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164 Northeast Regional | 17:00 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h28 | 17:28 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
158 Northeast Regional | 01:58 New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ | 0h27 | 02:25 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ
Trains from New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 21m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 22:22 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between New Brunswick, NJ and Newark, NJ from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Brunswick, NJ to Newark, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New Brunswick, NJ and Newark, NJ
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several lots and garages in the vicinity.
- Old Man Rafferty's
- The Frog and The Peach
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- The Heldrich Hotel
- Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
- Rutgers University Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Bus: NJ Transit Bus Lines 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
- Suburban Transit/Coach USA
- Greyhound Lines
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
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