The average train between Brookline and Boston University takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Brookline to Boston University. 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 15 minutes between Brookline and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 1:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Brookline is at 12:41 PM which arrives into Boston University at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Kenmore and take an average of 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brookline to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Brookline station and arriving at Boston University station via Kenmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.
Brookline to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brookline Village station.
Brookline to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boston University Central station.
The distance between Brookline and Boston University is 2.5 km. The road distance is 4 km.
You can take a vehicle from Brookline Village to Boston University via Kenmore and Boston University Central in around 24 min.