The cheapest and fastest trains from New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 15 trains that leave New Haven, CT for Meriden, CT every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
478 Amtrak Hartford Line21:570h21New Haven, CT22:18Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
470 Amtrak Hartford Line10:530h22New Haven, CT11:15Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
494 Valley Flyer19:470h20New Haven, CT20:07Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
136 Northeast Regional23:120h22New Haven, CT23:34Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
486 Valley Flyer14:520h21New Haven, CT15:13Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
494 Valley Flyer19:470h20New Haven, CT20:07Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
474 Amtrak Hartford Line16:270h20New Haven, CT16:47Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
56 Vermonter13:360h20Union Station, New Haven, CT13:56Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£81One-way0 changes
478 Amtrak Hartford Line21:570h21New Haven, CT22:18Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
486 Valley Flyer14:520h21New Haven, CT15:13Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 27 km
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52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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494 Valley Flyer | 19:45 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h22 | 20:07 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
494 Valley Flyer | 19:47 New Haven, CT | 0h20 | 20:07 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 21:02 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h22 | 21:24 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
148 Northeast Regional | 21:03 New Haven, CT | 0h21 | 21:24 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 21:55 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h23 | 22:18 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 21:57 New Haven, CT | 0h21 | 22:18 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 23:10 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h24 | 23:34 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 23:12 New Haven, CT | 0h22 | 23:34 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:51 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h24 | 11:15 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:53 New Haven, CT | 0h22 | 11:15 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
56 Vermonter | 13:36 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h20 | 13:56 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
486 Valley Flyer | 14:50 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h23 | 15:13 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
486 Valley Flyer | 14:52 New Haven, CT | 0h21 | 15:13 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 16:25 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0h22 | 16:47 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
474 Amtrak Hartford Line | 16:27 New Haven, CT | 0h20 | 16:47 Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT
Trains from New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT run on average 14 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 20m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 23:12 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New Haven, CT and Meriden, CT from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Meriden, 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 Meriden, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New Haven, CT and Meriden, 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
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