The average train between Salem and Wellesley takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem to Wellesley. 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 Wellesley. 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 Wellesley at 5:15 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.


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Want to know about travelling from Salem to Wellesley? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Wellesley station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Salem to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wellesley Square station.
The distance between Salem and Wellesley is 40.9 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Wellesley Square via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Back Bay in around 1h 53m.