The average train between Chatham and Princeton takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham to Princeton. 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 Chatham and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Chatham is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Princeton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Chatham to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Chatham and Princeton is 49.4 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 28m.