The average train between Linden and Plainfield takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Linden 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 Linden and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Linden is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 5m • 1 change

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1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Linden to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Linden station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Linden to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Linden station.
Linden to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Linden and Plainfield is 13.8 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Linden to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 23m.