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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and South Boston takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to South Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34 min
Duration
12 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to South Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and South Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:24 PM which arrives into South Boston at 10:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to South Boston? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to South Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.3 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Reading to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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