The average train between New Haven and Scotch Plains takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from New Haven 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 New Haven and Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from New Haven station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
New Haven to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
New Haven to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between New Haven and Scotch Plains is 142.6 km. The road distance is 159 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.