The average train between New Canaan and Plainfield takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from New Canaan to Plainfield. 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 New Canaan and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Canaan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from New Canaan to Plainfield? 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 New Canaan to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from New Canaan station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
New Canaan to Plainfield train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
New Canaan to Plainfield train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between New Canaan and Plainfield is 95.6 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from New Canaan to Netherwood via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 27m.