The average train between Meriden and Shelton takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Meriden to Shelton. 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 every 4 hours between Meriden and Shelton. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meriden is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Shelton at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Meriden to Shelton? 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 Meriden to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Meriden station and arriving at Derby-Shelton station via New Haven station and Bridgeport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Meriden to Shelton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meriden station.
Meriden to Shelton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Derby-Shelton station.
The distance between Meriden and Shelton is 34.3 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Meriden to Derby-Shelton via New Haven and Bridgeport in around 2h 27m.