The average train between Worcester and Charlestown takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester to Charlestown. 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 Worcester and Charlestown. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Worcester is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Charlestown at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Lansdowne and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Charlestown station via Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Worcester to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Worcester station.
Worcester to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
The distance between Worcester and Charlestown is 62.2 km. The road distance is 73 km.
MBTA operates a train from Worcester to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 23m.