The average train between Swampscott and Portland takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Swampscott to Portland. 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 every 4 hours between Swampscott and Portland. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swampscott is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Portland at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Portland. However, there are services departing from Swampscott station and arriving at Portland station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Swampscott to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Swampscott to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Portland station.
The distance between Swampscott and Portland is 142.5 km. The road distance is 206 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m.