The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 22 trains that leave Boston, MA for New Haven, CT every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
95 Northeast Regional6:102h31South Station, Boston, MA8:41Union Station, New Haven, CT£331One-way0 changes
95 Northeast Regional · 3590 AMTRAK6:103h38South Station, Boston, MA9:48New Haven, CT£341One-way1 change
95 Northeast Regional · 3490 AMTRAK6:103h38South Station, Boston, MA9:48New Haven, CT£341One-way1 change
95 Northeast Regional · 470 Amtrak Hartford Line6:104h43South Station, Boston, MA10:53New Haven, CT£351One-way1 change
173 Northeast Regional11:402h25South Station, Boston, MA14:05Union Station, New Haven, CT£391One-way0 changes
2155 NextGen Acela7:151h57South Station, Boston, MA9:12Union Station, New Haven, CT£2291One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela9:102h03South Station, Boston, MA11:13Union Station, New Haven, CT£3561One-way0 changes
2151 NextGen Acela5:002h05South Station, Boston, MA7:05Union Station, New Haven, CT£1901One-way0 changes
2163 Acela11:052h06South Station, Boston, MA13:11Union Station, New Haven, CT£2291One-way0 changes
2171 Acela15:102h12South Station, Boston, MA17:22Union Station, New Haven, CT£2291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 194 km
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£41 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to New Haven, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to New Haven, CT trains for today, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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195 Northeast Regional | 6:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h28 | 9:03 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2271 NextGen Acela | 7:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h12 | 9:27 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 8:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 11:03 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2265 NextGen Acela | 9:25 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h03 | 11:28 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 9:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h24 | 12:04 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 9:58 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h36 | 12:34 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 12:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h28 | 14:43 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 13:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 1h58 | 15:08 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional · 488 Valley Flyer | 13:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h22 | 17:02 New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
135 Northeast Regional | 13:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 16:02 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2257 Acela | 14:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h06 | 16:11 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 17:33 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2259 Acela | 16:25 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h07 | 18:32 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 16:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h39 | 19:19 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2295 Acela | 18:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h13 | 20:28 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 21:08 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 19:55 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 22:17 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
Trains from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 23:04 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Boston, MA to New Haven, CT train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to New Haven, CT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and New Haven, CT
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
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