Salem to Exeter Trains

Salem to Exeter trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Salem and Exeter takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Salem to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 5m
Duration: 67 mi
Distance: $26
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster

2h 45m

$19–44

Salem to Exeter train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Salem and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:55 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 4:54 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:55 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 4:54 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:55 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 4:54 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:40 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 4:54 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 6:29 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

7:40 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 4:54 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 6:29 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:55 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 4:54 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:55 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 4:54 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salem to Exeter? 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.