Boston to Hingham
The T route from Boston to Hingham: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, then bus 220 to Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal. The trip takes about 50 minutes (40-51 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 220 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston to Hingham
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Braintree.
- Ride 6 stops, about 19 min, through Broadway, Andrew, JFK/UMass, North Quincy and Wollaston, and get off at Quincy Center.
- At Quincy Center, change to bus 220 toward Hingham Depot via Shipyard.
- Ride about 18 min (24 stops). Get off at Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal, the stop after Lincoln St @ Lincoln Plaza.
Other ways to go
- Take the Greenbush Line toward Greenbush to Quincy Center, then bus 220 to Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal: about 52 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
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:40 am | 12:42 am | About every 30 min | About 50 min |
| Saturday | 5:55 am | 12:20 am | About every 30 min | About 48 min |
| Sunday | 6:41 am | 12:17 am | About every 30 min | About 46 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 220 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:42 am and gets to Hingham around 1:21 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:20 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:17 am. 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 Red Line branch. Trains to Ashmont don't go to Quincy Center. Look for Braintree on the train sign.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Lincoln St @ Lincoln Plaza. The next stop is Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Quincy Center. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 220.
- The Hingham ferry dock is at Hingham Shipyard on Hewitts Cove.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Quincy Center) as accessible. South Station has 9 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- 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 Hingham: common questions
How do I get from Boston to Hingham by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, then bus 220 to Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal. The trip takes about 50 minutes (40-51 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Hingham?
About 50 minutes on the main route, or 40-51 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Quincy Center. Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Quincy Center, then bus 220 to Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal.
How often does bus 220 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about every 30 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston to Hingham?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 12:42 am and gets to Hingham around 1:21 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 12:20 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:17 am.
Related routes
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: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 220
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Quincy Center station
- MBTA: fares
- 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.
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