The average train between Plainfield and Lyons takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Lyons. 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 Lyons. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Lyons at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Lyons. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Lyons station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Plainfield to Lyons train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Lyons train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Lyons station.
The distance between Plainfield and Lyons is 13.1 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Lyons via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 35m.