There are 4 ways to get from Lowell to Exeter by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lowell to Anderson/Woburntrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster
2h 10m$23–43Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Exetercar 36.8 mi
56 min$7–10Line 24 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to McG Abus 24
- Take the bus from McG A to Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhillbus 1 / ...
3h 3mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Exetertaxi 36.8 mi
56 min$230–280
Lowell to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Exeter is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Exeter is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell and arriving at Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhill via McG A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Exeter Station via Woburn Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Lowell and Exeter is 51 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Lowell to Exeter, including transfers.
Lowell to Exeter bus services, operated by Meva, depart from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell station.
Lowell to Exeter train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Exeter, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Lowell to Exeter Station via Anderson/Woburn and Woburn Amtrak Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to Exeter Station via McG A, Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhill, and Haverhill Amtrak in around 3h 3m.
Train from Lowell to Anderson/Woburn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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Lowell to Exeter bus services, operated by Meva, arrive at McG A station.
Lowell to Exeter train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Anderson/Woburn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Exeter is 37 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Lowell to Exeter.
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