The average train between Elizabeth and Scotch Plains takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

56 min • 1 change
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1h 4m • 1 change
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1h 24m • 1 change
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1h 8m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Elizabeth to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Scotch Plains is 15.1 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 15m.