The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Meriden takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Grand Central Terminal to Meriden. 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 twice daily between Grand Central Terminal and Meriden. The earliest departure is at 12:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Meriden at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 43m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

2h 25m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Meriden station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Grand Central Terminal to Meriden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Meriden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Meriden is 131.3 km. The road distance is 146 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $17–27 and the journey takes 2h 9m.