The average train between Portland and Beacon takes 10h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Beacon. 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 5 times a day between Portland and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Beacon at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Beacon station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Portland to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Portland and Beacon is 386.7 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Beacon via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 9h 18m.