The average train between Danbury and Waterbury takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury to Waterbury. 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 every 3 hours between Danbury and Waterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Waterbury at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Danbury to Waterbury? 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 Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Danbury station and arriving at Waterbury station via South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Danbury to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Danbury station.
Danbury to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Waterbury station.
The distance between Danbury and Waterbury is 38.1 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Danbury to Waterbury via South Norwalk and Bridgeport in around 3h 8m.