The average train between Clifton and Matawan takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Matawan. 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 Matawan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Matawan at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Matawan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Clifton to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between Clifton and Matawan is 49.6 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Aberdeen-Matawan via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 46m.