The average train between Madison and Plainfield takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Madison 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 Madison and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madison to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Madison to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Madison and Plainfield is 14 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Netherwood via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 1m.