The average train between Princeton Junction and Plainfield takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Princeton Junction to Plainfield. 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 Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Princeton Junction to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Plainfield is 39.5 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 4m.