The average train between Lowell and Reading takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowell to Reading. 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 hourly between Lowell and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowell is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lowell station and arriving at Reading station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Lowell to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
Lowell to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Lowell and Reading is 21.7 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Lowell to Reading via North Station in around 1h 59m.