Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£70
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£158
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Sept
19
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, 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 South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT will cost around £158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 19 trains from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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.
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171 · 1659
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2155Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 194 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Union Station, New Haven, CT take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.00. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 2h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2151 | 5:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h05 | 7:05 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
95 | 6:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h31 | 8:41 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 | 7:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h11 | 9:11 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
171 | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h24 | 10:36 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
171 · 1659 | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h52 | 11:04 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
2159 | 9:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h09 | 11:09 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
93 | 9:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h34 | 11:54 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
85 | 10:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h20 | 12:40 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 | 10:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h07 | 12:37 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2165 | 11:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h09 | 13:24 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
173 | 11:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h25 | 14:05 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
449 · 475 | 12:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h23 | 17:13 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
2167 | 13:00 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h14 | 15:14 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
137 | 13:37 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h40 | 16:17 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h12 | 17:22 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
175 | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h38 | 17:53 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
177 | 17:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h35 | 20:05 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
67 · 1699 | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h33 | 23:18 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 change | |
67 | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h23 | 21:08 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
179 | 19:47 South Station, Boston, MA | 2h22 | 22:09 Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT run on average 16 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 10:10, the last at 23:55. 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 16 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 10:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, 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 Union Station, New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, New Haven, CT trains use the South Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare South Station, Boston, MA and Union Station, New Haven, CT train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Legal Sea Foods, Tavern in the Square
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at South Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at South Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at South Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at South Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Boston, The Langham, Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel.
Union Station is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union League Cafe, Zinc New Haven
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Study at Yale, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, New Haven Hotel.
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