There are 3 ways to get from Groton to Hampton Beach 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 Newburyporttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
3h 45m$93–125Drive 54.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Groton to Hampton Beachcar 54.1 mi
1h 8m$10–15Line 24 bus, line 1 bus, line 17 bus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to McGovern Bbus 24
- Take the bus from McGovern A to Washington Square Transit Centerbus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Square Transit Center to Salisbury Beachbus 17
4h 40m$55–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Groton to Hampton Beach is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Groton to Hampton Beach is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Groton to Hampton Beach. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Salisbury Beach via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, McGovern A and Washington Square Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Groton to Hampton Beach. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at Newburyport via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Groton and Hampton Beach is 88 miles. The road distance is 54.4 miles.
The best way to get from Groton to Hampton Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Groton to Hampton Beach, including transfers.
Groton to Hampton Beach bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, depart from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station.
Groton to Hampton Beach train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
The best way to get from Groton to Hampton Beach is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus and line 1 bus and line 17 bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Groton, MA, USA and Hampton Beach, NH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Groton to Hampton Beach via Ayer, North Station, and Newburyport in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Groton to Hampton Beach via Ayer MA, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, McGovern A, Washington Square Transit Center, and Salisbury Beach in around 4h 40m.
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 Newburyport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to McGovern B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from McGovern A to Washington Square Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Washington Square Transit Center to Salisbury Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Groton to Hampton Beach bus services, operated by Merrimack Valley Transit, arrive at McGovern B station.
Groton to Hampton Beach train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groton to Hampton Beach is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Groton to Hampton Beach.
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