The average train between Midtown Manhattan and Scotch Plains takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Midtown 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 Midtown Manhattan and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Midtown Manhattan to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Midtown Manhattan station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Midtown Manhattan to Scotch Plains train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
Midtown Manhattan to Scotch Plains train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Scotch Plains is 36.7 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Fanwood via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 41m.