Durham to Salem Trains

Durham to Salem trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Salem takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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.

2h 27m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: $30
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Durham Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line

2h 25m

$23–50

Durham to Salem train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Durham and Salem. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Salem at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

2:50 PM → 5:02 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:40 PM → 10:52 PM
3h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
12:55 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:02 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Salem? 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.