The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 7 trains that leave Hartford, CT for Wallingford, CT on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
465 Amtrak Hartford Line4:34 PM0h29Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT5:03 PMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
461 Valley Flyer11:08 AM0h28Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT11:36 AMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
497 Amtrak Hartford Line8:07 PM0h27Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT8:34 PMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
143 Northeast Regional6:24 AM0h28Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT6:52 AMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
409 Amtrak Hartford Line1:34 PM0h26Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT2:00 PMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
409 Amtrak Hartford Line1:34 PM0h26Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT2:00 PMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
497 Amtrak Hartford Line8:07 PM0h27Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT8:34 PMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
461 Valley Flyer11:08 AM0h28Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT11:36 AMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
143 Northeast Regional6:24 AM0h28Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT6:52 AMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
405 Amtrak Hartford Line7:59 AM0h28Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT8:27 AMWallingford Station, Wallingford, CT$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT:
A train is $0.71 (€0.58) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Wallingford, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (28m by train vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:05 PM Hartford, CT | 0h27 | 6:32 PM Wallingford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
143 Northeast Regional | 6:24 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h28 | 6:52 AM Wallingford Station, Wallingford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
405 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:59 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h28 | 8:27 AM Wallingford Station, Wallingford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 8:20 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h30 | 8:50 AM Wallingford Station, Wallingford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT
Trains from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT run on average 6 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 4:51 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hartford, CT and Wallingford, CT from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wallingford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hartford, CT to Wallingford, CT
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
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