The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Northampton, MA
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Northampton, MA 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 Northampton, MA will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Of the 1 trains that leave Boston, MA for Northampton, MA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 5 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 47 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Boston, MA to Northampton, MA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Northampton, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 130 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£80 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Northampton, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Northampton, MA trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
175 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 19:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h52 | 02:07 Northampton Station, Northampton, MA | 1 change | |
175 Northeast Regional · 494 Valley Flyer | 19:21 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h46 | 02:07 Northampton Station, Northampton, MA | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 18:40 Boston, MA | 5h47 | 00:27 Northampton, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Northampton, MA
Trains from Boston, MA to Northampton, MA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 19:40 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Northampton, MA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Boston, MA and Northampton, MA from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Boston, MA to Northampton, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Northampton, MA 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 Northampton, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Northampton, MA
- 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
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