There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Franklin by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via Boston
best- Take the train from Durham Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Ruggles to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 24m$26–54Drive 89.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Franklincar 89.4 mi
2h 11m$17–24Train
- Take the train from Durham Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 44m$27–54
Durham to Franklin by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Franklin is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Franklin is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Durham Station and arriving at Franklin via North Station and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Durham and Franklin is 91 miles. The road distance is 89.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Franklin without a car is to train via Boston which takes 3h 24m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Durham to Franklin, including transfers.
Durham to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Station.
Durham to Franklin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Franklin is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Durham to Franklin.
There are 100+ hotels available in Franklin.
What companies run services between Durham, NH, USA and Franklin, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Durham Station to Franklin via Boston, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ruggles to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from South Station to Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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