The average train between Fairfield and Princeton Junction takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Fairfield to Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fairfield to Princeton Junction? 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 Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Fairfield station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Fairfield to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield station.
Fairfield to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Fairfield and Princeton Junction is 146.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Fairfield to Princeton Jct. via Grand Central Terminal, 5 Av/W 41 St, 7 Av/ W 36 St, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 28m.