The average train between Boston and Swarthmore takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Swarthmore. 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 Boston and Swarthmore. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Swarthmore at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Swarthmore. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Swarthmore station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Boston to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Swarthmore train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Boston and Swarthmore is 451.2 km. The road distance is 534 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.