The average train between Portland and Waltham takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland to Waltham. 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 Waltham. 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 Waltham at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Waltham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Portland to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Portland and Waltham is 163.1 km. The road distance is 201 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m.