The average train between Metuchen and Plainfield takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Metuchen 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 Metuchen and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Metuchen to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Metuchen and Plainfield is 10.7 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 38m.