The average train between Scotch Plains and Elizabeth takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is an hourly train service from Scotch Plains to Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Elizabeth station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Scotch Plains to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Elizabeth station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Elizabeth is 15.1 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Elizabeth via Newark Penn Station in around 57 min.