Hartford to New Haven, CT train

Trains from Hartford to New Haven

For passengers traveling from Hartford to New Haven, the train is one of the best ways to reach the home of Yale University. Every train arrives in under 1 hour, with the average journey time for a train from Hartford to New Haven taking only 43 minutes. Every day, 17 trains on average depart from Hartford to New Haven. Cutting across the Connecticut countryside, a train promises a relaxing way to view the beautiful landscape and historic buildings of the state.

Which train companies travel from Hartford to New Haven?

Amtrak train company manages the train route from Hartford to New Haven and provides two services on this route: the Hartford Line and New Haven-Springfield Line​. Amtrak's Hartford Line is an inter-city train service in Connecticut. This regional train connects cities and towns across the I-91 corridor​. Stations across the Hartford Line benefit from a free shuttle service. At Hartford Union Station, passengers can get the free shuttle to downtown, Bradley International Airport, and surrounding towns. At New Haven Union Station, passengers can board the free shuttle to the Green, from there can they get connected to all Connecticut transport links. The other train from Hartford to New Haven ​that Amtrak provides is on the New Haven-Springfield Line​. The New Haven-Springfield line runs from New Haven, Connecticut, to Springfield, Massachusetts​. The train travels at a speed of up to 110 miles (177 kilometers) per hour. Expect comfortable seats and free WiFi on both Amtrak's New Haven-Springfield and Hartford Line.

How long is the train ride from Hartford to New Haven?

Hartford is 37 miles away from New Haven. The average journey time of a train from Hartford to New Haven is around 43 minutes. Trains on the Hartford Line are the slower of the two services. It takes approximately 45 minutes to arrive in New Haven when you take a Hartford Line service. There are three stops between Hartford and New Haven on a Hartford Line train. The New Haven-Springfield Line​ is the faster of the two services. A train from Hartford to New Haven on the New Haven-Springfield Line​ takes approximately 41 minutes. Usually, there are three stops on this journey.

How many trains are there from Hartford to New Haven?

Each day there are approximately 17 trains from Hartford to New Haven. The first train departs shortly after 5:30 a.m. each morning. The last train departs shortly after 7:30 p.m. each day. On average, there is one slower Hartford Line service each hour and a faster New Haven-Springfield Line​​ each hour. Trains are at the most frequent around 9:00 a.m. each day and 4:00 p.m. each afternoon, to accommodate a higher volume of travelers during peak hours.

What are the departure and arrival stations from Hartford to New Haven?

Departure station: Every train from Hartford to New Haven departs from Hartford Union Station. Hartford Union Station is a historic building and was built to serve the town in 1889. Union Station is in the heart of Hartford city center. It takes only 11 minutes to walk from the Old State House to Union Station. Otherwise, it's only two minutes on the 83 or 84 bus. Short-term and overnight parking is available, with spaces reserved for passengers with limited mobility. Hartford Union Station is accessible to passengers with limited mobility. Passengers in wheelchairs will benefit from barrier-free, step-free access to the platform. Other accessible facilities in the station include accessible fountains and disabled toilets. Ramps facilitate access to the ticket office and the waiting room. Before boarding, passengers can relax in the waiting room. If travelers want to buy some snacks prior to boarding, they can pick things up from vending machines or Quik-Trak kiosks. Amtrak advises all passengers to arrive at least 30 minutes before their train is set to leave. If passengers have requested assistance or have special luggage to take onboard, they should arrive 45 minutes before the scheduled departure.

Arrival station: All trains from Hartford to New Haven arrive at New Haven Union Station. Some trains from Hartford on the regional Hartford Line​ continue onto New Haven State Street Station. New Haven State Street Station is only 13 minutes' walk from New Haven Union Station. Both of them are in New Haven city center. New Haven Union Station has overnight parking and short-term parking available. Unfortunately, New Haven Union Station is not fully accessible to passengers with limited mobility. One platform is accessible and allows barrier-free access for passengers in wheelchairs. However, there is a high platform and there is not currently an elevator. Waiting rooms are available throughout the station and there are Quik-Trak kiosks to facilitate pre-boarding shopping.