The average train between Boston and Meriden takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Meriden. 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 every 4 hours between Boston and Meriden. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Meriden at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Meriden station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Boston to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Book your Boston to Meriden train tickets online with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela.
The distance between Boston and Meriden is 170.9 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.