Cheap train tickets from Wallingford to Meriden
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Trip Summary
There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Wallingford to Meriden. Travelling by train from Wallingford to Meriden usually takes 9 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Hartford Line train can make the trip in 7 minutes.
- Distance
- 6 mi (9 km)
- Fastest train
- 7m
- Lowest price
- $6.98
- Trains per day
- 5
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak Hartford Line
- Train lines
- 3
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Wallingford to Meriden Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Wallingford to Meriden?
There is usually 1 daily bus trip available from Wallingford to Meriden.
Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$6.98 | Avg. Price$5.58Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration9mFaster | Duration20m |

There are several train options that can take you from Wallingford to Meriden:
- Amtrak Hartford Line tickets: $7 one-way
- Amtrak Northeast Regional tickets: $7 one-way
- Amtrak Valley Flyer tickets: $7 one-way
Price trends for trains from Wallingford to Meriden
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Which train should you take from Wallingford to Meriden?
There are 3 train lines with service from Wallingford to Meriden. Amtrak Hartford Line is the most popular choice with travellers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Hartford Line | 3 | 9m | $6.98 |
| Amtrak Northeast Regional | 2 | 8m | $6.98 |
| Amtrak Valley Flyer | 2 | 9m | $6.98 |
Amtrak Hartford Line train tickets from Wallingford to Meriden start from $6.98, and on average cost $6.98. Daily, Amtrak Hartford Line runs 3 schedules to Meriden. Amtrak Hartford Line in Wallingford leaves from Train Station. And in Meriden trains arrive at 60 State St.
From Wallingford to Meriden train travel on Amtrak Hartford Line takes 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Meriden faster, Amtrak Hartford Line offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 minutes.
If you're considering a weekend trip, Amtrak Hartford Line offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $6.98 for a one-way train ticket to Meriden.
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes travelling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 2 daily train trips from Wallingford to Meriden, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Amtrak Valley Flyer train tickets from Wallingford to Meriden start from $6.98, and on average cost $6.98. Daily, Amtrak Valley Flyer runs 2 schedules to Meriden. Amtrak Valley Flyer in Wallingford leaves from Train Station. And in Meriden trains arrive at 60 State St.
From Wallingford to Meriden train travel on Amtrak Valley Flyer takes 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Meriden faster, Amtrak Valley Flyer offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Meriden on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Valley Flyer scheduled trip per day, which will cost $6.98 for a one-way weekend reservation from Wallingford.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Wallingford to Meriden
There are 5 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Wallingford to Meriden. You can also take a train for your return trip from Meriden to Wallingford. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the bus from Wallingford to Meriden for $6.
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
The distance between Wallingford and Meriden is approximately 9 kilometres. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Meriden.
Distance (mi)
6
Distance (km)
9
The earliest train departs Wallingford at 9:09 a.m. while the last train of the day leaves at 10:26 p.m. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
First train
9:09am
Last train
10:26pm
Trains from Wallingford to Meriden are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Tuesday
Least crowded
Sunday
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wallingford?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Wallingford.
All train stations in Wallingford:
- Train Station
Where is the train station in Meriden?
Main arrival station: 60 State St
Meriden has one train station.
All train stations in Meriden:
- 60 State St
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