The average train between Philadelphia and Scotch Plains takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Philadelphia to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Scotch Plains is 102.1 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Fanwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 4m.