The average train between Natick and Ayer takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Natick to Ayer. 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 2 hours between Natick and Ayer. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Natick is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Ayer at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Natick to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Natick station and arriving at Ayer station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Natick to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center station.
Natick to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ayer station.
The distance between Natick and Ayer is 36.4 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Natick Center to Ayer via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 53m.