The average train between Princeton and Chatham takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Chatham. 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 and Chatham. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Chatham at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Chatham station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Princeton to Chatham train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Chatham train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chatham station.
The distance between Princeton and Chatham is 49.4 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Chatham via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Upper Level in around 2h 53m.