The average train between Waterbury and Riverhead takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterbury to Riverhead. 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 3 times a day between Waterbury and Riverhead. 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 Riverhead at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridgeport and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterbury to Riverhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Waterbury station and arriving at Riverhead station via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Waterbury to Riverhead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
Waterbury to Riverhead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Ronkonkoma station.
The distance between Waterbury and Riverhead is 78.4 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Waterbury to Riverhead via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 6h 31m.