The average train between Fairfield and Salem takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Fairfield 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 twice daily between Fairfield and Salem. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 28m • 3 changes



4h 33m • 3 changes



4h 22m • 3 changes



4h 47m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Salem. However, there are services departing from Fairfield station and arriving at Salem station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Fairfield to Salem train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from New Haven station.
Fairfield to Salem train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Fairfield and Salem is 248.9 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.