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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 Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT to New Haven, CT will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 3 trains from Stamford, CT to New Haven, CT, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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 Stamford, CT to New Haven, CT run on average 19 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 48m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 22:35 |
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The table below shows live departures for Stamford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Northeast Regional · 450 Amtrak Hartford Line | 6:30 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h27 | 8:57 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
66 Northeast Regional | 6:30 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h49 | 7:19 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 7:44 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h53 | 8:37 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
150 Northeast Regional · 450 Amtrak Hartford Line | 7:44 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1h13 | 8:57 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
150 Northeast Regional · 3604 Shore Line East | 7:44 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1h30 | 9:14 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
54 Vermonter · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:56 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 5h06 | 15:02 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
54 Vermonter | 9:56 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h57 | 10:53 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional · 3618 Shore Line East | 10:48 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h14 | 13:02 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:48 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h57 | 11:45 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 17:18 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h53 | 18:11 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 17:18 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1h15 | 18:33 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 17:49 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h53 | 18:42 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
194 Northeast Regional · 416 Amtrak Hartford Line | 17:49 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h03 | 19:52 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
194 Northeast Regional · 3644 NA | 17:49 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1h38 | 19:27 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
168 Northeast Regional | 19:52 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h50 | 20:42 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
168 Northeast Regional · 3652 Shore Line East | 19:52 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h35 | 22:27 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 1:44 Stamford, CT | 0h56 | 2:40 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:46 Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 2:37 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 November | |||||
146 Northeast Regional | 20:48 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 1h23 | 22:11 New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 20:48 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 21:39 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:48 Stamford, CT | 0h51 | 2:39 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 Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT to New Haven, CT trains use the Stamford Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, State St and RR Station. Use this guide to compare Stamford, CT and New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stamford 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: Colony Grill, Barcelona Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stamford Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stamford Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stamford Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stamford Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stamford Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Sheraton Stamford Hotel.
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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