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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.
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New London, 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 New London, CT to New Haven, CT will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 13 trains that leave New London, CT for New Haven, CT every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.
137 Northeast Regional
95 Northeast Regional
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line
179 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
171 Northeast Regional
93 Northeast Regional
173 Northeast RegionalThe table below shows live departures for New London, CT to New Haven, CT trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK | 7:45 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 2h03 | 9:48 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:45 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 3h08 | 10:53 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK | 7:45 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 2h03 | 9:48 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
95 Northeast Regional | 7:45 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0h56 | 8:41 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 9:47 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0h49 | 10:36 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 11:02 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0h52 | 11:54 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 13:13 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0h52 | 14:05 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 15:19 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0h58 | 16:17 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 16:54 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0h59 | 17:53 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 16:54 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 2h53 | 19:47 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
177 Northeast Regional | 19:11 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0h54 | 20:05 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 20:20 New London Union Station, New London, CT | 0h48 | 21:08 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from New London, CT to New Haven, CT run on average 12 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 47m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 22:56 |
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Discover the best of New Haven, CT — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect New Haven, CT trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New London, 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 New London, CT to New Haven, CT trains use the New London Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, State St and RR Station. Use this guide to compare New London, CT and New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
New London 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: Captain Scott's Lobster Dock, Muddy Waters Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at New London Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at New London Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New London Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at New London Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at New London Station: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn New London - Mystic Area, Thames Inn & Marina, Red Roof Inn Mystic - New London.
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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