There are 3 ways to get from Groton to Gloucester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayer to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 16m$27–39Drive 55.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Groton to Gloucestercar 55.4 mi
1h 18m$11–15Bus, train, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Beverlytrain
- Take the bus from Commuter Rail Station - Beverly to Commuter Rail Station - Gloucesterbus 9 / ...
4h 15m$25–48
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groton to Gloucester is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Groton to Gloucester is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Groton to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at Gloucester via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Groton and Gloucester is 73 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.
The best way to get from Groton to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Groton to Gloucester, including transfers.
Groton to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
Groton to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groton to Gloucester is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Groton to Gloucester.
There are 200+ hotels available in Gloucester.
What companies run services between Groton, MA, USA and Gloucester, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Groton to Gloucester via Ayer and North Station in around 3h 16m.
Train from Ayer to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from North Station to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chelsea to Beverly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 978 283 7916
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cape Ann Transportation
Bus from Commuter Rail Station - Beverly to Commuter Rail Station - Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Cape Ann Transportation
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