The average train between Boston and Plainfield takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Plainfield. 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 Boston and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Boston to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Plainfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Boston and Plainfield is 338.4 km. The road distance is 413 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–310 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.