The average train between Ayer and Salem takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayer to Salem. 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 hourly between Ayer and Salem. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Ayer is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayer to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ayer station and arriving at Salem station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Ayer to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
Ayer to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Ayer and Salem is 56.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Ayer to Salem via North Station in around 2h 8m.