The average train between Clifton and Beacon takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Beacon. 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 Clifton and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Hoboken and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Beacon station via Hoboken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Clifton to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Clifton and Beacon is 73.7 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Beacon via Hoboken, 33rd Street, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h.