The average train between Portland and Danbury takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Danbury. 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 4 times a day between Portland and Danbury. 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 Danbury at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Portland to Danbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Danbury station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Portland to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Norwalk station.
The distance between Portland and Danbury is 363.1 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Danbury via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, New Haven, and South Norwalk in around 8h 53m.