Boston to Lowell
The train route from Boston to Lowell: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Quick answer: Take the Lowell Line to Lowell. The trip takes about 47 minutes. On weekdays Lowell Line trains run about every 45 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston to Lowell
Step by step
- At North Station, take the Lowell Line toward Lowell.
- Ride about 47 min to Lowell, with 6 stops on the way.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:20 am | 11:45 pm | About every 45 min | About 47 min |
| Saturday | 6:20 am | 11:45 pm | About every 2 hours | About 47 min |
| Sunday | 6:20 am | 11:45 pm | About every 2 hours | About 47 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 Lowell Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:45 pm and gets to Lowell around 12:32 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:45 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:45 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Lowell on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Lowell's train station, the Gallagher Transportation Terminal, is south of downtown and the Lowell National Historical Park visitor center.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (North Station and Lowell) 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 Lowell 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 Lowell: common questions
How do I get from Boston to Lowell by public transit?
Take the Lowell Line to Lowell. The trip takes about 47 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Boston to Lowell?
About 47 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Lowell Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Lowell Line trains run?
About every 45 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 Lowell?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:45 pm and gets to Lowell around 12:32 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:45 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:45 pm.
Related routes
- Last train from Lowell to Boston
- Boston to Andover
- Boston to Lawrence
- Logan Airport to Lowell
- 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: Lowell Line timetable
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Lowell 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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