The average train between Waltham and Swampscott takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham to Swampscott. 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 Swampscott. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Swampscott at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Swampscott. However, there are services departing from Waltham station and arriving at Swampscott station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Waltham to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.
Waltham to Swampscott train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Swampscott station.
The distance between Waltham and Swampscott is 28.1 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Waltham to Swampscott via North Station in around 1h 20m.