The average train between Brookline and Melrose takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from Brookline to Melrose. 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 Brookline and Melrose. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brookline is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Melrose at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brookline to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Brookline station and arriving at Melrose station via Oak Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Brookline to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Jackson Square station.
Brookline to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
The distance between Brookline and Melrose is 14.8 km. The road distance is 19 km.
MBTA operates a subway from Jackson Square to Oak Grove every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min.