Last train from Lowell to Boston

When the last Lowell Line train leaves Lowell for Boston, on weekdays and weekends, and what to do if you miss it.

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

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The last trains to Boston

Scheduled times on the fall 2026 timetable. Train numbers help you match the departure board.

All day: how often trains run

If you miss the last train

After the last train there's no other public transit route to Boston that night. The first weekday train leaves Lowell at 5:00 am. If you might be late, ask Cobblehop for the last train before you sit down for dinner.

Tips

• Look for the inbound train. Trains to Boston are inbound, and the sign will say North Station.
• Leave a few minutes early. Commuter Rail trains can leave on time even when the platform is busy, and if you miss the last one there's no next train.
• Before you go out. Ask Cobblehop for "the last train from Lowell" and it tells you when to leave where you are, using live times.
• 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 (Lowell and North Station) 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. Lowell to North Station 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.
• LRTA. LRTA sets its own fares. Check LRTA before you go.
• Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Last train from Lowell: common questions

What time is the last train from Lowell to Boston?

On weekdays, the last Lowell Line train from Lowell to Boston leaves at 10:50 pm and reaches North Station at 11:34 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays the last train leaves at 10:00 pm.

Where does the train from Lowell arrive in Boston?

At North Station. The ride takes about 45 minutes.

How often do trains run from Lowell to Boston on weekends?

There are 9 trains on Saturdays, about every 2 hours during the day. On weekdays there are 23.

What if I miss the last train from Lowell?

After the last train there's no other public transit route to Boston that night. The first weekday train leaves Lowell at 5:00 am. If you might be late, ask Cobblehop for the last train before you sit down for dinner.

How much is the train from Lowell to Boston?

$10.50 one way (Zone 6), or a $10 weekend pass on Saturdays and Sundays. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail, so use the mTicket app, a fare machine or pay the conductor.

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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: Lowell Line timetable
• MBTA: Lowell station
• MBTA: North Station station
• MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
• MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts

Published October 29, 2026. Times come from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule. Holiday and special-event schedules can differ, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.