The average train between Waterbury and Stratford takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterbury to Stratford. 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 Stratford. 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 Stratford at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Waterbury station and arriving at Stratford station via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Waterbury to Stratford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
Waterbury to Stratford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.
The distance between Waterbury and Stratford is 42.1 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Waterbury to Bridgeport hourly. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 52 min.