The average train between Swampscott and Lowell takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Swampscott to Lowell. 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 hourly between Swampscott and Lowell. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swampscott is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Lowell at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Lowell. However, there are services departing from Swampscott station and arriving at Lowell station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Swampscott to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Swampscott station.
Swampscott to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lowell station.
The distance between Swampscott and Lowell is 37.4 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Swampscott to Lowell via North Station in around 1h 53m.