The average train between Danbury and Riverhead takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury to Riverhead. 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 3 times a day between Danbury and Riverhead. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Riverhead at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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9h 51m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Danbury to Riverhead? 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 Danbury to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Danbury station and arriving at Riverhead station via South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Danbury to Riverhead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Danbury station.
Danbury to Riverhead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
The distance between Danbury and Riverhead is 85 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Danbury to Riverhead via South Norwalk, Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, and Ronkonkoma in around 5h 49m.