The average train between Metuchen and Avenel takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen to Avenel. 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 Metuchen and Avenel. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Avenel at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Avenel station via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Metuchen to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Avenel station.
The distance between Metuchen and Avenel is 7.8 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Avenel via Rahway in around 55 min.