The average train between New Bedford and West Haven takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from New Bedford to West Haven. 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 3 hours between New Bedford and West Haven. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from New Bedford is at 9:54 PM which arrives into West Haven at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at South Station and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to West Haven. However, there are services departing from New Bedford station and arriving at West Haven station via South Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
New Bedford to West Haven train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to West Haven train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between New Bedford and West Haven is 173.2 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from New Bedford to New Haven via South Station and Boston in around 4h 47m.