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Trip Summary

On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Boston to Manchester. The train trip from Boston to Manchester is usually about 9 hours and 21 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 38 minutes.

Distance116 mi (187 km)
Fastest train8h 38m
Lowest price$46.00
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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What is the price of a train ticket from Boston to Manchester?

The average price for a train ticket from Boston, MA to Manchester, VT is $55.00, By booking your trip at least 6 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $79.00 more.

Monthly avg. prices

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Mark your calendar for February if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from Boston to Manchester. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of $47. If you're planning a trip from Boston to Manchester during April, bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about $105 for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

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If you're looking to save on your train trip from Boston to Manchester, book online with Wanderu at least 6 days in advance. That way, you’ll save $79.00 compared to booking your ticket last minute.

Which train should you take from Boston to Manchester?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Boston to Manchester. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak19h 22m$142.50
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Boston to Manchester every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $46.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Boston to Manchester

While the train is the main method of transportation from Boston to Manchester, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

The distance between Boston and Manchester is approximately 116 miles, or 187 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 38 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Boston to Manchester tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Boston at 11:00am and arrives in Manchester around 8 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Manchester to Boston.

City Information

Boston

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):

Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.

From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Boston?

Main departure station: Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St

There are two stations in Boston where you can board the train to Manchester.

All train stations in Boston:

  • Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St

  • South Station

Where is the train station in Manchester?

Main arrival station: Tour Bus Parking Area

Manchester has one train station.

All train stations in Manchester:

  • Tour Bus Parking Area

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