The average train between Melrose and Lowell takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose 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 hourly between Melrose and Lowell. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Lowell at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Melrose station and arriving at Lowell station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Melrose to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Melrose/Cedar Park station.
Melrose to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lowell station.
The distance between Melrose and Lowell is 28.3 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Lowell via North Station in around 1h 47m.