The average train between Waterbury and New Haven takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterbury to New Haven. 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 2 hours between Waterbury and New Haven. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterbury is at 9:43 PM which arrives into New Haven at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to New Haven. However, there are services departing from Waterbury station and arriving at New Haven station via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Waterbury to New Haven train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
Waterbury to New Haven train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Waterbury and New Haven is 29.6 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Waterbury to New Haven via Bridgeport in around 1h 37m.