Boston to Wellesley

The train route from Boston to Wellesley: 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 Wellesley

Step by step

1. At South Station, take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester.
2. Ride about 38 min to Wellesley Square, with 8 stops on the way.

Times and frequency

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

Late at night

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:45 pm and gets to Wellesley around 12:24 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:15 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:15 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.

Tips for this trip

• Not every train stops at Wellesley Square. On weekdays, 6 trains toward Worcester pass it without stopping, so check the timetable or ask Cobblehop for the next train that stops.
• Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Worcester 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 (South Station and Wellesley Square) 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

• Commuter Rail. South Station to Wellesley Square is a Zone 3 fare, $8.00 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 Wellesley: common questions

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

Take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester to Wellesley Square. The trip takes about 44 minutes (32-48 min depending on the connection).

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

About 44 minutes on the main route, or 32-48 minutes depending on the connection.

Do I have to change trains?

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

How often do Framingham/Worcester Line trains run?

About once an hour 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 Wellesley?

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:45 pm and gets to Wellesley around 12:24 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:15 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:15 pm.

Related routes

• Last train from Wellesley to Boston
• Boston to Waltham
• Boston to Framingham
• Boston to Lexington
• 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: Framingham/Worcester Line timetable
• MBTA: South Station station
• MBTA: Wellesley Square 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.