The average train between Short Hills and Matawan takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Short Hills 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 Short Hills and Matawan. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Matawan at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Short Hills station and arriving at Matawan station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Short Hills to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between Short Hills and Matawan is 36.9 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Short Hills to Aberdeen-Matawan via Newark Broad St, University Ave At Lackawanna Ave, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 58m.