The average train between Plainfield and Beacon takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Beacon. 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 every 2 hours between Plainfield and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Beacon station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Plainfield to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Plainfield and Beacon is 103.6 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Beacon via Newark Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 3h 55m.