The average train between Boston and Waterbury takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Waterbury. 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 Waterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Waterbury at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Waterbury station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Boston to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Waterbury station.
The distance between Boston and Waterbury is 187.2 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Waterbury via New Haven and Stratford in around 4h 59m.