The average train between Portland and Gloucester takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. 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 Gloucester at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Gloucester station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Portland to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Gloucester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Gloucester station.
The distance between Portland and Gloucester is 120.6 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Gloucester via Boston and North Station in around 4h 32m.