The average train between Lorton and Gaithersburg takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorton to Gaithersburg. 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 5 times a day between Lorton and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorton is at 8:45 AM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 2 and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lorton to Gaithersburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Lorton station and arriving at Gaithersburg station via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Lorton to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, depart from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Lorton to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, arrive at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
The distance between Lorton and Gaithersburg is 48.9 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from 2 to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via 2, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 24m.