There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester to Exeter by train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster
3h 17m$22–46Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Exetercar 38.3 mi
1h 2m$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gloucester to Exetertaxi 38.3 mi
1h 2m$240–290
Gloucester to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Exeter is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Exeter Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Gloucester and Exeter is 83 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $21 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Gloucester to Exeter, including transfers.
Gloucester to Exeter train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Exeter train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Exeter is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Gloucester to Exeter.
There are 289+ hotels available in Exeter.
What companies run services between Gloucester, MA, USA and Exeter, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Exeter Station via North Station and Boston in around 3h 17m.
Train from Gloucester to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $240–290
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