The average train between Franklin and Providence takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Franklin to Providence. 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 Providence. 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 Providence at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Franklin to Providence. However, there are services departing from Franklin station and arriving at Providence station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Franklin to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin station.
Franklin to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Franklin and Providence is 28.9 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Franklin to Providence via Back Bay and Boston in around 1h 45m.