The average train between Salem and Wakefield takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Wakefield station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Salem to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wakefield station.
The distance between Salem and Wakefield is 14.5 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Wakefield via North Station in around 1h 44m.