The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to New London, CT
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT to New London, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Haven, CT to New London, CT will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 15 trains that leave New Haven, CT for New London, CT on Wed, May 27, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 48 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.
94 Northeast Regional7:27 PM0h46Union Station, New Haven, CT8:13 PMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$191One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional9:42 PM0h48Union Station, New Haven, CT10:30 PMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$441One-way0 transfers
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 178 Northeast Regional8:55 PM1h35New Haven, CT10:30 PMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$481One-way1 transfer
176 Northeast Regional9:01 PM0h52Union Station, New Haven, CT9:53 PMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$581One-way0 transfers
174 Northeast Regional4:14 PM0h49Union Station, New Haven, CT5:03 PMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$581One-way0 transfers
86 Northeast Regional2:22 PM0h44Union Station, New Haven, CT3:06 PMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$581One-way0 transfers
190 Northeast Regional9:39 AM0h45Union Station, New Haven, CT10:24 AMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$761One-way0 transfers
170 Northeast Regional10:44 AM0h45Union Station, New Haven, CT11:29 AMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$761One-way0 transfers
94 Northeast Regional7:27 PM0h46Union Station, New Haven, CT8:13 PMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$191One-way0 transfers
66 Northeast Regional7:26 AM0h48Union Station, New Haven, CT8:14 AMNew London Union Station, New London, CT$581One-way0 transfers
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Compare train for New Haven, CT to New London, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to New London, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.48 (€-10.88). The journey takes 52m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
New Haven, CT to New London, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to New London, CT trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86 Northeast Regional | 2:22 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h44 | 3:06 PM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 4:14 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h49 | 5:03 PM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
94 Northeast Regional | 7:27 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h46 | 8:13 PM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 176 Northeast Regional | 7:55 PM New Haven, CT | 1h58 | 9:53 PM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 1 transfer | |
176 Northeast Regional | 9:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h52 | 9:53 PM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional · 190 Northeast Regional | 5:34 AM New Haven, CT | 4h50 | 10:24 AM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional | 7:26 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h48 | 8:14 AM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 190 Northeast Regional | 8:19 AM New Haven, CT | 2h05 | 10:24 AM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional | 9:39 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h45 | 10:24 AM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
471 Valley Flyer · 172 Northeast Regional | 10:10 AM New Haven, CT | 3h24 | 1:34 PM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional | 10:44 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h45 | 11:29 AM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 12:46 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h48 | 1:34 PM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 86 Northeast Regional | 1:20 PM New Haven, CT | 1h46 | 3:06 PM New London Union Station, New London, CT | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Haven, CT to New London, CT
Trains from New Haven, CT to New London, CT run on average 11 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New Haven, CT to New London, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New Haven, CT and New London, CT from $7 (€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 New Haven, CT to New London, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to New London, 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 New London, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New Haven, CT to New London, CT
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The Water Street Garage is located at 160 Water Street, New London. Monthly parking is available for $71/mth or $56/mth for 3 or more months.
- Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
- Muddy Waters Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- $0.50
- Holiday Inn New London - Mystic Area
- Thames Inn & Marina
- Red Roof Inn Mystic - New London
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Shore Line East services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to Long Island and Fishers Island
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