The average train between Salem and Reading takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Reading. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Reading station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Salem to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Salem and Reading is 16.3 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Reading via North Station in around 1h 50m.