The average train between Stratford and Waterbury takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Stratford to Waterbury. 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 every 3 hours between Stratford and Waterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Waterbury at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Waterbury station via Waterbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Stratford to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Bridgeport station.
Stratford to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Waterbury station.
The distance between Stratford and Waterbury is 42.1 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Bridgeport to Waterbury every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 52 min.