The average train between Clifton and North Plainfield takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to North Plainfield. 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 Clifton and North Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into North Plainfield at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to North Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at North Plainfield station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Clifton to North Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to North Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Plainfield station.
The distance between Clifton and North Plainfield is 33.7 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Plainfield via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 41m.