The average train between Hawthorne and Plainfield takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Hawthorne to Plainfield. 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 Hawthorne and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hawthorne is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hawthorne to Plainfield? 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 Hawthorne to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Hawthorne station and arriving at Plainfield station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Hawthorne to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hawthorne station.
Hawthorne to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Hawthorne and Plainfield is 41.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Hawthorne to Netherwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 51m.