The average train between Meriden and Grand Central Terminal takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Meriden to Grand Central Terminal. 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 Meriden and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 12:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Meriden is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 55m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

3h 18m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Meriden to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Meriden station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal station via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Meriden to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Meriden to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
The distance between Meriden and Grand Central Terminal is 131.3 km. The road distance is 146 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $17–27 and the journey takes 2h 8m.