The average train between Princeton and Scotch Plains takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Princeton to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Princeton and Scotch Plains is 41 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Fanwood via Princeton Jct. and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 20m.