The average train between Fairfield and Metuchen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Fairfield to Metuchen. 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 Fairfield and Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fairfield to Metuchen? 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 Fairfield to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Fairfield station and arriving at Metuchen station via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Fairfield to Metuchen train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield station.
Fairfield to Metuchen train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between Fairfield and Metuchen is 113.9 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Fairfield to Metuchen via Grand Central Terminal, 5 Av/W 41 St, 7 Av/ W 36 St, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 5m.