The average train between Scotch Plains and Fairfield takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to Fairfield. 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 Fairfield. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Fairfield at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Scotch Plains to Fairfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Fairfield station via Stamford Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Scotch Plains to Fairfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Scotch Plains to Fairfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fairfield station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Fairfield is 109 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Fairfield via Newark Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Stamford in around 3h 43m.