The average train between Scotch Plains and Avenel takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains and Avenel. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Avenel at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Avenel station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Scotch Plains to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Avenel station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Avenel is 12.2 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Avenel via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 39m.