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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and North Plainfield takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. There is an hourly train service from Newark to North 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.

34 min
Duration
16 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Newark to North Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Newark and North Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:38 PM which arrives into North Plainfield at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 25 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to North 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.

Map of how to get from Newark to North Plainfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.2 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and North Plainfield, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfield hourly. Tickets cost $3–14 and the journey takes 35 min.

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