There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Canton by train, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Readvilletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from Readville to Canton Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 39m$4–10Drive 11.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Cantoncar 11.5 mi
19 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Norfolk to Cantontaxi 11.5 mi
19 min$40–55Train via South Station
- Take the train from Norfolk to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the train from South Station to Canton Centertrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2h 19m$6–14
Norfolk to Canton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Canton is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Canton is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Canton. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Canton Junction via Readville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Norfolk and Canton is 19 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Canton without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $3 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Norfolk to Canton, including transfers.
Norfolk to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Canton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Readville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Canton is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Norfolk to Canton.
There are 1155+ hotels available in Canton.
What companies run services between Norfolk, MA, USA and Canton, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Canton Junction via Readville in around 1h 39m.
Train from Norfolk to Readville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Readville to Canton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–2
Train from Norfolk to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from South Station to Canton Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–4
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