Cheap train tickets from Meriden to Hartford

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

Trip Summary

There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Meriden to Hartford. Travelling by train from Meriden to Hartford usually takes 21 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Vermonter train can make the trip in 18 minutes.

Distance: 17 mi (27 km)
Fastest train: 18m
Lowest price: £5.93
Trains per day: 8
Most frequent service: Amtrak Hartford Line
Train lines: 4

Millions of travellers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We find the cheapest coach & train tickets, so you can wander for less.

Best Travel Options

We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most coach & train options.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travellers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Meriden to Hartford Train Timetable

Is it better to travel by coach or train from Meriden to Hartford?

There is usually 1 daily coach trip from Meriden to Hartford.

	Train	Coach
Avg. Price	Avg. Price£6.06	Avg. Price£4.45Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips8	Daily Trips1
Duration	Duration21mFaster	Duration45m

There are several train options that can take you from Meriden to Hartford:

See more details

What is the price of a train ticket from Meriden to Hartford?

In the last month, train tickets from Meriden to Hartford cost about £6 when booked at the cheapest time. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 18 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £0.44 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from Meriden to Hartford by travel date

Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Meriden to Hartford will cost between £6 and £8. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Average train ticket prices from Meriden to Hartford by month

Taking the train from Meriden to Hartford usually costs about the same throughout the year. In general, train ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £4 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

The price of train trips from Meriden to Hartford doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year, so you don’t need to book your tickets super far in advance. However, to avoid last-minute price surges or sold-out tickets, we recommend purchasing your train tickets at least 48 hours before departure.

Which train should you take from Meriden to Hartford?

There are 4 train lines with service from Meriden to Hartford. Amtrak Hartford Line is the most popular choice with travellers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak Hartford Line	4	21m	£5.93
Amtrak Northeast Regional	2	22m	£5.93
Amtrak Valley Flyer	2	20m	£5.93
Amtrak Vermonter	1	18m	£6.99

Amtrak Hartford Line train tickets from Meriden to Hartford start from £5.93, and on average cost £5.93. Daily, Amtrak Hartford Line runs 4 schedules to Hartford. Amtrak Hartford Line in Meriden leaves from 60 State St. And in Hartford trains arrive at Union Station - 1 Union Pl.
From Meriden to Hartford train travel on Amtrak Hartford Line takes 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hartford faster, Amtrak Hartford Line offers more express service options with a travel time of 19 minutes.
If you're considering a weekend trip, Amtrak Hartford Line offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £5.93 for a one-way train ticket to Hartford.
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 sockets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 2 daily train trips from Meriden to Hartford, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Amtrak Valley Flyer train tickets from Meriden to Hartford start from £5.93, and on average cost £5.93. Daily, Amtrak Valley Flyer runs 2 schedules to Hartford. Amtrak Valley Flyer in Meriden leaves from 60 State St. And in Hartford trains arrive at Union Station - 1 Union Pl.
From Meriden to Hartford train travel on Amtrak Valley Flyer takes 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hartford faster, Amtrak Valley Flyer offers more express service options with a travel time of 19 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Hartford on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Valley Flyer scheduled trip per day, which will cost £5.93 for a one-way weekend reservation from Meriden.
The Vermonter is an Amtrak passenger train that connects St. Albans, VT to Washington, D.C. by way of New York City. The journey is renowned for the beautiful scenic views that it presents as it passes through the Green Mountains and the Berkshires. Aboard the Vermonter, passengers can enjoy free WiFi, power sockets at every seat and extra legroom. You can also grab a bite to eat or enjoy a refreshing beverage from the train’s café. There is 1 Vermonter train travelling from Meriden to Hartford every day, with prices starting from £5.93.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Meriden to Hartford

There are 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Meriden to Hartford. You can also take a train for your return trip from Hartford to Meriden. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Meriden to Hartford for £4.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Meriden and Hartford is approximately 17 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 18 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Hartford.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

The earliest train departs Meriden at 9:17 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:34. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.

First train

9:17am

Last train

11:34pm

Trains from Meriden to Hartford 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 Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Tuesday

Least crowded

Saturday

City Information

Hartford

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and a New England destination with literary attractions, charming parks, and engaging activities for families.

The homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, both in Hartford, have been turned into museums to learn more about these authors and their lives. If you prefer Edward Cullen to Tom Sawyer, you may appreciate that a more contemporary literary giant, Stephenie Meyer, was born in Hartford too.

The Elizabeth Park Conservancy is a spread of formal gardens and grounds where you can walk, picnic, and catch outdoor concerts or tours. Kids will love the antique carousel in Bushnell Park, as well as the hands-on exhibits at the Connecticut Science Center. For those who prefer to wander through cute downtowns, West Hartford offers some of the best shopping in the area.

With a large nearby airport, and many intercity coach and train services providing access to hubs like Boston and New York, getting to Hartford is about as easy as a walk in Bushnell Park.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Meriden?

Main departure station: 60 State St

There is one train station in Meriden.

All train stations in Meriden:

60 State St

Where is the train station in Hartford?

Main arrival station: Union Station

Union Station is a historic coach and train station located in the downtown area of Hartford, CT. Built in 1889, the station serves as the main stop in Hartford for all four Amtrak train lines that pass through the city, including the Northeast Regional, the Vermonter and the Valley Flyer, as well as the Hartford Line commuter train. Union Station is also used by coach carriers Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines as their main bus stop in Downtown Hartford. The station is easily accessible from all parts of the city and its surrounding areas through a variety of local and express transit bus lines. At Hartford’s Union Station, you will find some fast food options and vending machines, as well as toilets and a waiting area.

Train stations in Hartford:

Union Station - 1 Union Pl

Need a return trip from Hartford to Meriden?

Search Train Tickets

Plan your next adventure

More trains from Meriden

Continue by train from Hartford

Hartford, CT to Birmingham, AL Train£179+
Hartford to Meriden Train£6+
Hartford to Miami Train£308+
Hartford to Boston Train£42+
Hartford to Raleigh Train£127+
Hartford to New Brunswick Train£35+
Hartford to New Rochelle Train£44+
Hartford to Syracuse Train£70+
Hartford to Montpelier Train£39+

Check out these popular routes

Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare coach and train timetables and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap coach and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading coach and train companies, we always have the best coach and train deals out there.