The average train between Plainfield and Princeton Junction takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Plainfield to Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Plainfield to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Plainfield and Princeton Junction is 39.5 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Princeton Jct. via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 43m.