The average train between Merrick and Short Hills takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Merrick to Short Hills. 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 Merrick and Short Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merrick is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Short Hills at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Merrick station and arriving at Short Hills station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Merrick to Short Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Short Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Short Hills station.
The distance between Merrick and Short Hills is 66.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Merrick to Short Hills via New York Penn Station in around 1h 56m.