The average train between New Haven and Plainfield takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from New Haven 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 Haven and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Haven is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from New Haven station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
New Haven to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from New Haven station.
New Haven to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between New Haven and Plainfield is 145.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.