The average train between Waltham and Melrose takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham to Melrose. 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 Waltham and Melrose. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Waltham is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Melrose at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Waltham station and arriving at Melrose station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Waltham to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.
Waltham to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Melrose/Cedar Park station.
The distance between Waltham and Melrose is 16.6 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Waltham to Melrose/Cedar Park via North Station in around 1h 25m.