The average train between Franklin and Lowell takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Franklin to Lowell. 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 every 4 hours between Franklin and Lowell. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Franklin is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Lowell at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Ruggles and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Franklin station and arriving at Lowell station via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Franklin to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lowell station.
The distance between Franklin and Lowell is 61.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Franklin to Lowell via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 27m.