Boston to Manchester-by-the-Sea

Plain directions from Boston to Manchester-by-the-Sea, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.

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

Get the live route from Boston to Manchester

Step by step

1. At North Station, take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport.
2. Ride about 53 min to Manchester, with 7 stops on the way.

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 Newburyport/Rockport Line trains.

Late at night

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:10 pm and gets to Manchester-by-the-Sea around 12:01 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:20 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:20 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 Beverly, Newburyport on this line, and they don't go to Manchester.
• Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Rockport on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
• Manchester station is in the village center. Singing Beach is about a 15-minute walk from the station.

Step-free access

MBTA data lists every station on this route (North Station and Manchester) 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 Manchester 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea: common questions

How do I get from Boston to Manchester-by-the-Sea by public transit?

Take the Newburyport/Rockport Line toward Rockport to Manchester. The trip takes about 53 minutes.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Manchester-by-the-Sea?

About 53 minutes on the main route.

Do I have to change trains?

No. The Newburyport/Rockport Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.

How often do Newburyport/Rockport 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea?

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 11:10 pm and gets to Manchester-by-the-Sea around 12:01 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:20 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:20 pm.

Related routes

• Last train from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Boston
• Boston to Gloucester
• Boston to Beverly
• Boston to Ipswich
• 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: Newburyport/Rockport Line timetable
• MBTA: North Station station
• MBTA: Manchester 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.