The average train between Manhattan and Meriden takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Manhattan 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 3 times a day between Manhattan and Meriden. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Meriden at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Meriden station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Manhattan to Meriden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.
Manhattan to Meriden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Manhattan and Meriden is 128.3 km. The road distance is 140 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $17–26 and the journey takes 1h 59m.