The average train between Plainfield and Philadelphia takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Plainfield to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Philadelphia train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Plainfield and Philadelphia is 99.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to 30th Street Station via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 9m.