The average train between Forest Hills and Scotch Plains takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Forest Hills to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Forest Hills station.
Forest Hills to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Forest Hills and Scotch Plains is 46 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Forest Hills to Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 42m.