The average train between South Orange and Matawan takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from South Orange 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 South Orange and Matawan. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Orange is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Matawan at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Matawan. However, there are services departing from South Orange station and arriving at Matawan station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
South Orange to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Orange station.
South Orange to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between South Orange and Matawan is 37.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from South Orange to Aberdeen-Matawan via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 55m.