Boston to Haverhill

The train route from Boston to Haverhill: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 29, 2026

Get the live route from Boston to Haverhill

Step by step

1. At North Station, take the Haverhill Line toward Haverhill via Reading.
2. Ride about 72 min to Haverhill, with 13 stops on the way.

Other ways to go

• Take Amtrak's Downeaster toward Brunswick to Haverhill Amtrak: about 48 min.

Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.

Times and frequency

First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves North Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Haverhill Line trains.

Late at night

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:40 pm and gets to Haverhill around 12:52 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:30 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.

Tips for this trip

• Check the destination on the train. North Station also has trains to Reading on this line, and they don't go to Haverhill.
• Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Haverhill via Reading on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.

Step-free access

MBTA data lists every station on this route (North Station and Haverhill) as accessible. North Station has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.

What it costs

• Commuter Rail. North Station to Haverhill is a Zone 7 fare, $11.00 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
• Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
• Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Boston to Haverhill: common questions

How do I get from Boston to Haverhill by public transit?

Take the Haverhill Line toward Haverhill via Reading to Haverhill. The trip takes about 72 minutes.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Haverhill?

About 72 minutes on the main route.

Do I have to change trains?

No. The Haverhill Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.

How often do Haverhill Line trains run?

About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.

What time is the last train from Boston to Haverhill?

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:40 pm and gets to Haverhill around 12:52 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:30 pm.

Related routes

• Last train from Haverhill to Boston
• Boston to Lawrence
• Boston to Andover
• Boston to Newburyport
• Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
• Never miss your stop (guide)

Official sources

Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:

• MBTA: Haverhill Line timetable
• MBTA: North Station station
• MBTA: Haverhill station
• MBTA: fares
• MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
• MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts

Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.