The average train between Elizabeth and Plainfield takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 28m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Elizabeth to Plainfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Netherwood station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Elizabeth to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Plainfield is 16.9 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 18m.