The average train between Scotch Plains and Long Branch takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to Long Branch. 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 Long Branch. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Long Branch at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Long Branch station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Scotch Plains to Long Branch train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Long Branch train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Long Branch is 51.5 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Long Branch via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 23m.