The average train between Ashland and Waltham takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Ashland to Waltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ashland and Waltham. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashland is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Waltham at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


2h 47m • 2 changes
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6h 42m • 2 changes


1h 57m • 2 changes


1h 36m • 2 changes


1h 50m • 2 changes


2h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ashland to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Ashland station and arriving at Waltham station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Ashland to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ashland station.
Ashland to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
The distance between Ashland and Waltham is 22.7 km. The road distance is 48 km.
MBTA operates a train from Ashland to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 1h 1m.