The average train between Salem and Branford takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Salem to Branford. 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 twice daily between Salem and Branford. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Branford at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 16m • 3 changes



4h • 3 changes



4h 43m • 3 changes



6h 30m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Branford. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Branford station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Salem to Branford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Branford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Salem and Branford is 210.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.