The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 30 trains that leave Boston, MA for Stamford, CT every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
161 Northeast Regional
139 Northeast Regional
139 Northeast Regional
165 Northeast Regional
87 Northeast Regional
2255 Acela
2263 Acela
2255 Acela
2253 Acela
2265 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Boston, MA to Stamford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 £27, and a flight costs an average of £42.
Distance: 252 km
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£65 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £135 Average Price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Stamford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Stamford, CT trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2249 Acela | 11:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h48 | 13:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2249 Acela | 11:10 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 2h43 | 13:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:35 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h19 | 14:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 11:40 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h14 | 14:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 13:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h13 | 16:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 13:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h08 | 16:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 14:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h13 | 17:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 14:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h08 | 17:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 14:58 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h27 | 18:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 15:04 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h21 | 18:25 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2253 Acela | 16:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h48 | 18:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2253 Acela | 16:10 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 2h43 | 18:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 16:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h13 | 19:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 16:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h08 | 19:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 18:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h43 | 20:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 18:14 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 2h39 | 20:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 18:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h13 | 21:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 18:45 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h08 | 21:53 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 20:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h13 | 23:23 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 20:16 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h07 | 23:23 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 21:25 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h29 | 00:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 21:30 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h24 | 00:54 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 23:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h10 | 02:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 23:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h04 | 02:55 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
169 Northeast Regional | 00:55 South Station, Boston, MA | 3h12 | 04:07 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 01:00 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 3h07 | 04:07 Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT
Trains from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 21:48 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Stamford, CT trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Boston, MA and Stamford, CT from £14. 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 Stamford, CT train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Stamford, 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 - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Washington Blvd.
- Colony Grill
- Barcelona Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
- The Lloyd Stamford, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Sheraton Stamford Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for Metro-North Railroad
- Hall 2: platforms 4-5 for Amtrak services
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
- Bus: CT Transit Stamford
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