The average train between Union County and Manhattan takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Union County to Manhattan. 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 Union County and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Union County is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Union County to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Union County station and arriving at Manhattan station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Union County to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Cranford station.
Union County to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Union County and Manhattan is 32 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Cranford to New York Penn Station via Newark Penn Station in around 49 min.