The average train between Washington and Cranford takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Cranford. 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 Washington and Cranford. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cranford at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Cranford. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Cranford station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Washington to Cranford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Cranford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Washington and Cranford is 305.2 km. The road distance is 358 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.