The average train between Dover and Plainfield takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Dover to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Dover and Plainfield is 30.7 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Dover to Netherwood via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 27m.