The average train between Dover and Princeton takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Princeton. 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 Princeton. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Princeton? 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 Princeton. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Princeton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Dover to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Dover and Princeton is 60.1 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Dover to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 57m.