The average train between Waterbury and Franklin takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterbury to Franklin. 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 4 hours between Waterbury and Franklin. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterbury is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Franklin at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgeport and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Waterbury station and arriving at Franklin station via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Waterbury to Franklin train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
Waterbury to Franklin train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Franklin station.
The distance between Waterbury and Franklin is 149 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Waterbury to Franklin via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 6h 33m.