The average train between Salem and Fairfield takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Salem to Fairfield. 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 Fairfield. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Fairfield at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 1m • 3 changes



4h 10m • 3 changes



4h 26m • 3 changes



3h 59m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Fairfield station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Salem to Fairfield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Fairfield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Salem and Fairfield is 248.9 km. The road distance is 314 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.