The average train between Natick and Charlestown takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Natick to Charlestown. 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 Natick and Charlestown. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Natick is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Charlestown at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Natick to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Natick station and arriving at Charlestown station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Natick to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center station.
Natick to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
The distance between Natick and Charlestown is 25.9 km. The road distance is 30 km.
MBTA operates a train from Natick Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 40 min.