The average train between Clifton and Plainfield takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to 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 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 Plainfield at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Clifton to Plainfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Netherwood station via Secaucus Lower Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Clifton to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Clifton and Plainfield is 32.3 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Netherwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 41m.