The average train between Washington and Branford takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Branford. 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 Washington and Branford. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Branford at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Branford. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Branford station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Washington to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
The distance between Washington and Branford is 446.3 km. The road distance is 496 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to New Haven 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–800 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Amtrak also services this route every 2 hours.