The average train between Paterson and Bristol takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Bristol. 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 Paterson and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Bristol at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Bristol station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Paterson to Bristol train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Bristol train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
The distance between Paterson and Bristol is 107.4 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Bristol via Secaucus Upper Level and Trenton Transit Center in around 2h 46m.