The average train between Scotch Plains and Journal Square takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Scotch Plains to Journal Square. 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 Journal Square. 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 Journal Square at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 56 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 Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Journal Square station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Scotch Plains to Journal Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Journal Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Journal Square station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Journal Square is 29 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Journal Square via Newark Penn Station and Journal Square in around 52 min.