The average train between Beacon and Cambridge takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Beacon to Cambridge. 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 Beacon and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Beacon is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at 125th Street - Harlem and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Beacon to Cambridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Beacon station and arriving at Boston station via 125th Street - Harlem station and Stamford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Beacon to Cambridge train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
Beacon to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Beacon and Cambridge is 255.9 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Beacon to Boston via 125th Street - Harlem, Stamford, and Stamford Amtrak Station in around 6h 5m.