The average train between Philadelphia and Matawan takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia to Matawan. 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 Philadelphia and Matawan. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Matawan at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Matawan station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Philadelphia to Matawan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Matawan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Matawan is 94.6 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Aberdeen-Matawan via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 24m.