The average train between Bristol and Paterson takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Paterson. 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 hourly between Bristol and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Trenton Transit Center and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Bristol to Paterson train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Trenton Transit Center station.
Bristol to Paterson train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
The distance between Bristol and Paterson is 107.4 km. The road distance is 121 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Trenton Transit Center to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 1h 19m.