The average train between Plainfield and Clifton takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Clifton. 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 Plainfield and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Clifton at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Clifton station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Plainfield to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Clifton station.
The distance between Plainfield and Clifton is 32.3 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Clifton via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 40m.