The average train between Salem and Lowell takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Lowell. 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 hourly between Salem and Lowell. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Lowell at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Lowell station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Salem to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lowell station.
The distance between Salem and Lowell is 36.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Lowell via North Station in around 2h.