The average train between Cranford and Manhattan takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from Cranford to Manhattan. 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 Cranford and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Cranford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cranford to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Cranford station and arriving at Manhattan station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Cranford to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Cranford station.
Cranford to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Cranford and Manhattan is 31.3 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Cranford to New York Penn Station via Newark Penn Station in around 49 min.