The average train between Princeton Junction and Avenel takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction to Avenel. 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 Princeton Junction and Avenel. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Avenel at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Avenel station via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Princeton Junction to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rahway station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Avenel is 40.7 km. The road distance is 48 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Rahway hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 37 min.