Boston to Lawrence
Plain directions from Boston to Lawrence, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Boston to Lawrence
- Haverhill Line
- Take the Haverhill LineFrom North Station, toward Haverhill via Reading12 stops, about 57 min
- Get off at Lawrence
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Haverhill Line toward Haverhill via Reading to Lawrence. The trip takes about 57 minutes. On weekdays Haverhill Line trains run about every 90 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston to Lawrence
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Haverhill Line toward Haverhill via Reading.
- Ride about 57 min to Lawrence, with 11 stops on the way.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:55 am | 11:40 pm | About every 90 min | About 57 min |
| Saturday | 7:00 am | 11:30 pm | About every 2 hours | About 57 min |
| Sunday | 7:00 am | 11:30 pm | About every 2 hours | About 57 min |
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 Lawrence around 12:37 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 Lawrence.
- 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 Lawrence) 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 Lawrence is a Zone 6 fare, $10.50 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 Lawrence: common questions
How do I get from Boston to Lawrence by public transit?
Take the Haverhill Line toward Haverhill via Reading to Lawrence. The trip takes about 57 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston to Lawrence?
About 57 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 Lawrence?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:40 pm and gets to Lawrence around 12:37 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:30 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:30 pm.
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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: Lawrence 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.
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