The average train between Manhattan and Plainfield takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is an hourly train service from Manhattan 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 Manhattan and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Manhattan to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Manhattan to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Manhattan and Plainfield is 40.7 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 23m.