The average train between Manhattan and Scotch Plains takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Manhattan 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 Manhattan and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Manhattan to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Manhattan to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Manhattan and Scotch Plains is 38.4 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 22m.