The average train between Scotch Plains and Philadelphia takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia at 12:51 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 Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Scotch Plains to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Philadelphia is 102.1 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 50m.