The average train between Princeton Junction and Matawan takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction and Matawan. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Matawan at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Matawan station via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Princeton Junction to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Matawan is 34.8 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Aberdeen-Matawan via Rahway in around 1h 42m.