The average train between Lorton and Gaithersburg takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 week between Lorton and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorton is at 7:25 AM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Lead and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 28m • 1 change
1h 31m • 1 change
1h 32m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lorton to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from 2 station and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station via Lead station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Lorton to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, depart from 2 station.
Lorton to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
The distance between Lorton and Gaithersburg is 48.9 km. The road distance is 58 km.
There is no direct connection from Lorton to Gaithersburg. However, you can take the train to Lead, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform.