Last train from New Bedford to Boston

When the last Fall River/New Bedford Line train leaves New Bedford 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

Before South Station, trains stop at Braintree (for the Red Line), Quincy Center (for the Red Line), which can save you a change. Check the timetable: not every train stops at every station.

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 New Bedford at 4:16 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 South 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 New Bedford" and it tells you when to leave where you are, using live times.
• Check the destination on the train. New Bedford also has trains to East Taunton on this line, and they don't go to South Station.

Step-free access

MBTA data lists every station on this route (New Bedford and South Station) 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. New Bedford to South Station is a Zone 8 fare, $12.25 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.
• Southeastern Regional Transit Authority. Southeastern Regional Transit Authority sets its own fares. Check Southeastern Regional Transit Authority 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 New Bedford: common questions

What time is the last train from New Bedford to Boston?

On weekdays, the last Fall River/New Bedford Line train from New Bedford to Boston leaves at 9:38 pm and reaches South Station at 11:20 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays the last train leaves at 9:54 pm.

Where does the train from New Bedford arrive in Boston?

At South Station. The ride takes about 100 minutes. Some trains also stop at Braintree, Quincy Center on the way in.

How often do trains run from New Bedford to Boston on weekends?

There are 7 trains on Saturdays, about every 2 hours during the day. On weekdays there are 12.

What if I miss the last train from New Bedford?

After the last train there's no other public transit route to Boston that night. The first weekday train leaves New Bedford at 4:16 am. If you might be late, ask Cobblehop for the last train before you sit down for dinner.

How much is the train from New Bedford to Boston?

$12.25 one way (Zone 8), 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.

Related routes

• Boston to New Bedford
• Last train from Fall River to Boston
• Last train from Kingston to Boston
• 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: Fall River/New Bedford Line timetable
• MBTA: New Bedford station
• MBTA: South 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.