The average train between Clifton and Scotch Plains takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Clifton to Scotch Plains? 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 Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Clifton to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Clifton and Scotch Plains is 29.5 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Fanwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 38m.