The average train between Plainfield and Matawan takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield 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 Plainfield and Matawan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Matawan at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Matawan station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Plainfield to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between Plainfield and Matawan is 28.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Aberdeen-Matawan via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 55m.