The average train between Lowell and Salem takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowell 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 hourly between Lowell and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowell is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Salem at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Salem. However, there are services departing from Lowell station and arriving at Salem station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Lowell to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
Lowell to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Lowell and Salem is 36.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Lowell to Salem via North Station in around 1h 45m.