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Trip Overview

The average train between Fairfield and Boston takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Fairfield to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 41m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
$373
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fairfield to New Haventrain train New Haven
  2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
4h 8m
$44–664

Fairfield to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Fairfield and Boston. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 4m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 49m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela6h 23m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 31m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 22m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela6h 23m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 31m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 22m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela6h 23m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 31m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak Acela3h 22m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 56m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak4h 5m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak5h 28m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fairfield to Boston? 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.

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  • Distance: 177.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Fairfield to Boston via New Haven in around 4h 8m.

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