The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 58 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Newark, NJ every day 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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.
624 Keystone Service
66 Northeast Regional
658 Keystone Service
652 Keystone Service
114 Northeast Regional
2150 Acela
2168 Acela
2104 Acela
2172 Acela
182 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 121 km
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1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
172 Northeast Regional | 14:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 15:17 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
182 Northeast Regional | 16:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h56 | 17:30 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 17:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 18:47 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
84 Northeast Regional | 18:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 19:09 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 20:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h58 | 21:57 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 21:55 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 23:00 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
176 Northeast Regional | 22:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 23:31 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 22:59 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h58 | 23:57 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
136 Northeast Regional | 00:01 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 01:05 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 08:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h20 | 09:45 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
190 Northeast Regional | 10:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h02 | 12:00 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
190 Northeast Regional | 10:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h07 | 12:05 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ run on average 51 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 51 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 51 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Newark, NJ from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Newark, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA and Newark, NJ
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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