The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Newark, DE
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Newark, DE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Newark, DE will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 4 trains that leave Washington, DC for Newark, DE every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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.
86 Northeast Regional8:501h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:12Newark Station, Newark, DE£541One-way0 changes
184 Northeast Regional13:251h18Washington Union Station, Washington, DC14:43Newark Station, Newark, DE£541One-way0 changes
176 Northeast Regional15:301h16Washington Union Station, Washington, DC16:46Newark Station, Newark, DE£541One-way0 changes
148 Northeast Regional · 193 Northeast Regional14:554h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:23Newark Station, Newark, DE£681One-way1 change
176 Northeast Regional15:301h16Washington Union Station, Washington, DC16:46Newark Station, Newark, DE£541One-way0 changes
184 Northeast Regional13:251h18Washington Union Station, Washington, DC14:43Newark Station, Newark, DE£541One-way0 changes
86 Northeast Regional8:501h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:12Newark Station, Newark, DE£541One-way0 changes
148 Northeast Regional · 193 Northeast Regional14:554h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:23Newark Station, Newark, DE£681One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Washington, DC to Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Newark, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 141 km
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1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Newark, DE train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Newark, DE trains for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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148 Northeast Regional · 193 Northeast Regional | 14:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h28 | 19:23 Newark Station, Newark, DE | 1 change | |
176 Northeast Regional | 15:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h16 | 16:46 Newark Station, Newark, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 22 April | |||||
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h22 | 10:12 Newark Station, Newark, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
184 Northeast Regional | 13:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1h18 | 14:43 Newark Station, Newark, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Newark, DE
Trains from Washington, DC to Newark, DE run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 4:51 |
Last train 23:32 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Newark, DE trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Newark, DE 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: Washington, DC to Newark, DE train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Newark, DE 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, DE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Newark, DE
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station entrance.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- The station has a single main hall with access to platforms and ticketing.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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