The average train between Matawan and Chatham takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Matawan to Chatham. 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 Matawan and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Matawan is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Chatham at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Matawan to Chatham? 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 Matawan to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Matawan station and arriving at Chatham station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Matawan to Chatham train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Aberdeen-Matawan station.
Matawan to Chatham train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chatham station.
The distance between Matawan and Chatham is 38.5 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Chatham via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 13m.