The average train between Fairfield and Scotch Plains takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Fairfield 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 Fairfield and Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fairfield 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 Fairfield to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Fairfield station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Fairfield to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield station.
Fairfield to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Fairfield and Scotch Plains is 109 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Fairfield to Fanwood via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 44m.