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Yale University Art Gallery
Yale’s major art museum with works from ancient to modern periods. Strong choice for a broad, free cultural visit downtown.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 17 trains from Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 42 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.
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Trains from Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT run on average 14 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 40m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 4:51 |
Last train 23:12 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT.
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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143 Northeast Regional | 6:24 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h45 | 7:09 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 6:24 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h41 | 7:05 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
405 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:59 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h41 | 8:40 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
405 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:59 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h48 | 8:47 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 9:06 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h44 | 9:50 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 9:06 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h47 | 9:53 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
461 Valley Flyer | 11:08 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h48 | 11:56 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
461 Valley Flyer | 11:08 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h41 | 11:49 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
409 Amtrak Hartford Line | 13:34 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h41 | 14:15 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
409 Amtrak Hartford Line | 13:34 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h45 | 14:19 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter | 15:22 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h47 | 16:09 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
465 Amtrak Hartford Line | 16:34 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h42 | 17:16 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
465 Amtrak Hartford Line | 16:34 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h49 | 17:23 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
497 Amtrak Hartford Line | 20:06 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h54 | 21:00 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
497 Amtrak Hartford Line | 20:06 Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0h49 | 20:55 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Yale’s major art museum with works from ancient to modern periods. Strong choice for a broad, free cultural visit downtown.
Museum of British art opposite Yale Art Gallery, valued for painting, sculpture and a refined modernist building by Louis Kahn.
Natural history museum with fossils, minerals and changing science displays. Family-friendly and easy to pair with a Yale walk.
Central lawn framed by churches and civic buildings, ideal for orienting yourself and understanding the city’s early layout.
Large ridge-top park with woodland trails, the monument and one of the best panoramic viewpoints over New Haven and Long Island Sound.
Harbourfront park with restored shoreline, walking paths and skyline views; a relaxed local favourite away from the campus core.
New Haven-style apizza is a thin, coal-fired pizza with a charred crust. It is the city’s signature food, traditionally served plain or with simple toppings.
White clam pizza pairs fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano and grated cheese on apizza. It is the city’s most famous speciality, linked to Wooster Street pizzerias.
Tomato pie is a bakery-style rectangular pizza topped with seasoned tomato sauce, often served at room temperature. It is a long-standing Italian-American local staple.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant focused on seasonal American cooking with an open kitchen. Refined but approachable atmosphere.
Classic dessert stop famed for Italian ice and frozen treats. A traditional warm-weather favourite in the Wooster Square area.
Beloved old-school apizza spot serving thin, charred pies with a cult following. Casual setting and strong local reputation.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and rail links help keep transport costs manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, about 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for café drinks if there is table service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartford, CT to New Haven, 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 Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hartford, CT to New Haven, CT trains use the Hartford Union Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, State St and RR Station. Use this guide to compare Hartford, CT and New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hartford Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Salute, Max Downtown
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hartford Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hartford Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hartford Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hartford Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hartford Union Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Goodwin Hotel, Hilton Hartford, Marriott Hartford Downtown.
Union Station is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union League Cafe, Zinc New Haven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Study at Yale, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, New Haven Hotel.
New Haven, State St and RR Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, State St and RR Station.
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