The average train between New Haven and Waterbury takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from New Haven to Waterbury. 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 Haven and Waterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Haven is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Waterbury at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from New Haven station and arriving at Waterbury station via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
New Haven to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from New Haven station.
New Haven to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Waterbury station.
The distance between New Haven and Waterbury is 29.6 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from New Haven to Waterbury via Bridgeport in around 1h 55m.