The average train between Portland and Melrose takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Melrose. 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 Melrose. 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 Melrose at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Melrose station via Haverhill Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Portland to Melrose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Melrose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Melrose/Cedar Park station.
The distance between Portland and Melrose is 148.6 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Melrose/Cedar Park via Haverhill in around 3h 31m.