Cheap train tickets from Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA

There are several train options that can take you from Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA:

• Amtrak Hartford Line tickets: £5 one-way
• Amtrak Northeast Regional tickets: £5 one-way
• Amtrak Valley Flyer tickets: £5 one-way

Which train should you take from Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA?

There are 3 train lines with service from Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA. Amtrak Hartford Line is the most popular choice with travellers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.

• Amtrak Hartford Line

  Amtrak Hartford Line train tickets from Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA start from £5.19, and on average cost £5.19. Daily, Amtrak Hartford Line runs 3 schedules to Springfield, MA. Amtrak Hartford Line in Windsor, CT leaves from 41 Central St. And in Springfield, MA trains arrive at Union Station Transportation Center.

  From Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA train travel on Amtrak Hartford Line takes 31 minutes. If you are looking to get to Springfield, MA faster, Amtrak Hartford Line offers more express service options with a travel time of 29 minutes.

  If you're considering a weekend trip, Amtrak Hartford Line offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £5.19 for a one-way train ticket to Springfield, MA.

• Amtrak Northeast Regional

  The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes travelling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power sockets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 2 daily train trips from Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

• Amtrak Valley Flyer

  Amtrak Valley Flyer train tickets from Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA start from £5.19, and on average cost £5.19. Daily, Amtrak Valley Flyer runs 2 schedules to Springfield, MA. Amtrak Valley Flyer in Windsor, CT leaves from 41 Central St. And in Springfield, MA trains arrive at Union Station Transportation Center.

  From Windsor, CT to Springfield, MA train travel on Amtrak Valley Flyer takes 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Springfield, MA faster, Amtrak Valley Flyer offers more express service options with a travel time of 29 minutes.

  If you are looking to travel to Springfield, MA on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Valley Flyer scheduled trip per day, which will cost £5.19 for a one-way weekend reservation from Windsor, CT.

City Information

Windsor

Outside of Hartford is Windsor, a charming Connecticut town that is known as the state's first English settlement. Due to this, the city has several historical sites and antique museums, like the Windsor Historical Society, The New England Air Museum, and Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, with pieces dating back to the 1700s. Outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased with the town's many parks and green spaces, from Northwest Park to the Windsor Center River Trail.

Visit Windsor just after a snowfall with your snowshoes or cross-country skis, and explore the beautiful Northwest Park. Hartford is only six minutes by train from Windsor, offering a weekend of fun and nightlife. Beer lovers can visit the iconic Back East Brewery and Thomas Hooker Brewery, while the Northwest Park Country Fair features competitions, live music, auctions, performances, and more. If you enjoy golf, check out the Keney Park Golf Course, dating back to 1927.

Windsor offers great transport links to and from other cities, especially when you're moving by train. Over 100 cities have train links through Amtrak, while a few coaches also serve the town. Within Windsor, the CT-transit Hartford provides local bus service.

Springfield

Founded in 1636 as the first Springfield in North America, this city sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in Massachusetts. Perhaps best known as the birthplace of basketball, Springfield is a mecca for b-ball fans. Visitors can enjoy three levels of exhibits and interactive contests at the famous Basketball Hall of Fame.

Along with basketball, Springfield was also the birthplace of the immensely popular children's author, Theodore Geisel—more commonly known as Dr Seuss. Enjoy a walk through the Dr Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to see many of his most famous characters immortalised in bronze. History buffs should head to the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, highlighting the town's important role as an arsenal during the Revolutionary War.

Springfield's central location between major tourist destinations like NYC, Boston, and the Berkshires means that it can be reached easily by most modes of transport. The city is served by several Amtrak lines and Peter Pan and Greyhound coaches. Bradley International Airport and Westover Metropolitan Airport are also closeby, with frequent flights from destinations around the country.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Windsor, CT?

Main departure station: 41 Central St

There is one train station in Windsor, CT.

All train stations in Windsor, CT:

• 41 Central St

Where is the train station in Springfield, MA?

Main arrival station: Union Station Transportation Center

Union Station is an iconic landmark in Springfield that just finished renovations in 2016—which means you get the historic charm plus modern AC. Original features include the impressive entrance clock, wooden train timetable, and terrazzo flooring. You might stop at Union Station on an Amtrak itinerary via the Northeast Regional line. Or, if you're commuting locally, you may transfer to the CTrail Hartford Line. Greyhound and Peter Pan provide coach services to the area as well, with connections across New England. Since the station operates with so many carriers, the waiting area has plenty of space and seating, ticket kiosks, and plenty of snack options like Dunkin Donuts and Subway.

Train stations in Springfield, MA:

• Union Station Transportation Center