The average train between Portland, ME and Worcester takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Portland, ME to Worcester. 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 week between Portland, ME and Worcester. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland, ME is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Worcester at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 30m • 2 changes

5h 7m • 2 changes

4h 26m • 2 changes

5h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portland, ME to Worcester? 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, ME to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Worcester station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Portland, ME to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland, ME to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Worcester station.
The distance between Portland, ME and Worcester is 197.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Worcester via Boston, North Station, Kenmore, and Lansdowne in around 5h 8m.