The average train between Ballardvale and Boston takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ballardvale to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ballardvale and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballardvale is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballardvale to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ballardvale station and arriving at Boston station via Oak Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Ballardvale to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ballardvale station.
Ballardvale to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
The distance between Ballardvale and Boston is 30.8 km. The road distance is 33 km.
MBTA operates a train from Ballardvale to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 51 min.