The average train between Melrose and Waltham takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose to Waltham. 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 Waltham. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Waltham at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Melrose station and arriving at Waltham station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Melrose to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Melrose/Cedar Park station.
Melrose to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.
The distance between Melrose and Waltham is 16.6 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 32m.