The average train between Avenel and Albany takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Avenel to Albany. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Avenel and Albany. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Avenel is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Avenel to Albany. However, there are services departing from Avenel station and arriving at Albany station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Avenel to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Avenel station.
Avenel to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Avenel and Albany is 234.6 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Avenel to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 15m.