The average train between Washington and Brighton takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Brighton. 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 3 hours between Washington and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Brighton station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Washington to Brighton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Brighton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Washington and Brighton is 627.3 km. The road distance is 738 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.