The average train between Scotch Plains and Matawan takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains and Matawan. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Matawan at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Matawan station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Scotch Plains to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Matawan is 30 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Aberdeen-Matawan via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 50m.