Do you want to see the splendor of the New England area between Boston, MA (North Stations) and Brunswick, ME, or its many intermediate stops? If so, the Amtrak Downeaster may be for you! On this page, you will find a visual and printable Amtrak Downeaster Schedule and a brief overview to help you plan your next Amtrak adventure.
Temporary Amtrak Downeaster Schedule Changes, Service Alerts, And Notices
Amtrak uses this page to inform passengers about temporary or permanent train or station changes. It doesn’t hurt to check before booking and leaving for the station.
Amtrak Downeaster Service Accommodations
The train can be a fun way to travel, and knowing about the accommodations and other amenities can help you plan your next adventure.
Downeastern Seating
The Downeaster offers coach seating, which features comfortable seats, a fold-down tray, individual reading lights, and 120v electric outlets.
Business class includes extra legroom, a comfortable seat, and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
Business Class passengers will also receive a 25% Amtrak Guest Rewards points bonus.
Downeatern Wi-Fi and Food
Wi-Fi is free and available on this train.
The cafe car offers a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks, and hot and cold beverages and is available for all customers for most of the journey. This car may close at the start and end of the route.
You may bring food and drink aboard the train, but you cannot consume alcohol on the train you brought aboard.
Bikes, Pets, And Luggage
If you want to bring your bike or pet, this section is for you. Plus, if you are wondering about checked luggage.
Bringing your bike on the Downeastern
Carry-On/Trainside bicycles: You can bring up to 50 lbs. Standard bicycle sizes apply. Maximum tire width: 2”. Check the link for details; bike service may not be available at all stations.
Like other Amtrak trains, a limited number of pet reservations are available per train, and each customer is limited to one pet reservation per trip. Pets will be allowed in all cars, except for Business Class, Quiet Car and the Café car. Pets must always remain in a carrier, and carriers should stay under their seat.
Traveling with your pet on the Downeaster
All passengers must read and sign a Pet Release and Indemnification Agreement for each travel segment. For more information about Amtrak’s Pet Policy, visit amtrak.com/pets.
Checked bag service on the Downeaster
The Downeaster doesn’t offer checked baggage service.
Each passenger may carry on:
- One personal item, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches, and
- Two carry-on pieces of luggage, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each
- If you transfer to the Pacific Surfliner at some point along your journey, the baggage size for that train is up to 28 x 22 x 11 inches each.
Charges apply for additional and oversized luggage; check out Amtrak’s carry-on bag policy for more information.
Amtrak Downeaster Service Schedule
Use this schedule as a guide; checking your etickets on your travel date is good practice to ensure no last-minute time changes. Click on the stations to see the services offered at that stop.
Northbound WEEKDAY Amtrak Downeaster Schedule
| Communities Served | Miles | 681 | 683 | 685 | 687 | 689 | 1689 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA (BON) North Station | 0 | 8:50a | 11:50a | 3:45p | 5:20p | 10:30p | 11:25p |
| Woburn, MA (WOB) | 13 | 9:08a | 12:08p | 4:03p | 5:38p | 10:48p | 11:43p |
| Haverhill, MA (HHL) | 34 | 9:38a | 12:38p | 4:33p | 6:08p | 11:18p | 12:13a |
| Exeter, NH (EXR) | 51 | 9:59a | 12:59p | 4:54p | 6:29p | 11:39p | 12:34a |
| Durham, NH (DHM) University of New Hampshire | 62 | 10:12a | 1:12p | 5:07p | 6:42p | 11:52p | 12:47a |
| Dover, NH (DOV) | 68 | 10:20a | 1:20p | 5:15p | 6:50p | 11:59p | 12:55a |
| Wells, ME (WEM) | 84 | 10:38a | 1:38p | 5:33p | 7:08p | 12:18a | 1:13a |
| Saco, ME (SAO) | 100 | 10:55a | 1:55p | 5:50p | 7:25p | 12:35a | 1:30a |
| Portland, ME (POR) | 116 | 11:25a* | 2:25p* | 6:20p* | 7:55p* | 1:00a | 1:55a |
| Freeport, ME (FRE) | 136 | 11:55a | 2:55p | 6:50p | 8:25p | 1:30a | 2:25a |
| Brunswick, ME (BRK) | 145 | 12:10p | 3:10p | 7:05p | 8:40p | 1:45a | 2:40a |
Northbound WEEKEND Amtrak Downeaster Schedule
| Communities Served | Miles | 691 | 693 | 695 | 697 | 699 | 1689 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA (BON) North Station | 0 | 8:50a | 11:50a | 3:45p | 5:20p | 10:30p | 11:25p |
| Woburn, MA (WOB) | 13 | 9:08a | 12:08p | 4:03p | 5:38p | 10:48p | 11:43p |
| Haverhill, MA (HHL) | 34 | 9:38a | 12:38p | 4:33p | 6:08p | 11:18p | 12:13a |
| Exeter, NH (EXR) | 51 | 9:59a | 12:59p | 4:54p | 6:29p | 11:39p | 12:34a |
| Durham, NH (DHM) University of New Hampshire | 62 | 10:12a | 1:12p | 5:07p | 6:42p | 11:52p | 12:47a |
| Dover, NH (DOV) | 68 | 10:20a | 1:20p | 5:15p | 6:50p | 11:59p | 12:55a |
| Wells, ME (WEM) | 84 | 10:38a | 1:38p | 5:33p | 7:08p | 12:18a | 1:13a |
| Saco, ME (SAO) | 100 | 10:55a | 1:55p | 5:50p | 7:25p | 12:35a | 1:30a |
| Portland, ME (POR) | 116 | 11:25a* | 2:25p* | 6:20p* | 7:55p* | 1:00a | 1:55a |
| Freeport, ME (FRE) | 136 | 11:55a | 2:55p | 6:50p | 8:25p | 1:30a | 2:25a |
| Brunswick, ME (BRK) | 145 | 12:10p | 3:10p | 7:05p | 8:40p | 1:45a | 2:40a |
Southbound WEEKDAY Amtrak Downeaster Schedule
| Communities Served | Miles | 680 | 682 | 684 | 686 | 688 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick, ME (BRK) | 0 | 4:30a | 7:10a | 11:00a | 12:55p | 5:45p |
| Freeport, ME (FRE) | 9 | 4:43a | 7:23a | 11:13a | 1:08p | 5:58p |
| Portland, ME (POR) | 29 | 5:18a | 7:58a | 11:48a | 1:43p * | 6:33p* |
| Saco, ME (SAO) | 45 | 5:40a | 8:20a | 12:10p | 2:05p | 6:55p |
| Wells, ME (WEM) | 61 | 5:59a | 8:39a | 12:29p | 2:24p | 7:14p |
| Dover, NH (DOV) | 77 | 6:17a | 8:57a | 12:47p | 2:42p | 7:32p |
| Durham, NH (DHM) University of New Hampshire | 83 | 6:25a | 9:05a | 12:55p | 2:50p | 7:40p |
| Exeter, NH (EXR) | 94 | 6:39a | 9:19a | 1:09p | 3:04p | 7:54p |
| Haverhill, MA (HHL) | 111 | 7:00a | 9:40a | 1:30p | 3:25p | 8:15p |
| Woburn, MA (WOB) | 132 | 7:29a | 10:09a | 1:59p | 3:54p | 8:44p |
| Boston, MA (BON) North Station | 145 | 7:50a | 10:30a | 2:20p | 4:15p | 9:05p |
Southbound WEEKEND Amtrak Downeaster Schedule
| Communities Served | Miles | 690 | 692 | 694 | 696 | 696 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick, ME (BRK) | 0 | 4:30a | 7:10a | 11:00a | 12:55p | 5:45p |
| Freeport, ME (FRE) | 9 | 4:43a | 7:23a | 11:13a | 1:08p | 5:58p |
| Portland, ME (POR) | 29 | 5:18a | 7:58a | 11:48a | 1:43p * | 6:33p* |
| Saco, ME (SAO) | 45 | 5:40a | 8:20a | 12:10p | 2:05p | 6:55p |
| Wells, ME (WEM) | 61 | 5:59a | 8:39a | 12:29p | 2:24p | 7:14p |
| Dover, NH (DOV) | 77 | 6:17a | 8:57a | 12:47p | 2:42p | 7:32p |
| Durham, NH (DHM) University of New Hampshire | 83 | 6:25a | 9:05a | 12:55p | 2:50p | 7:40p |
| Exeter, NH (EXR) | 94 | 6:39a | 9:19a | 1:09p | 3:04p | 7:54p |
| Haverhill, MA (HHL) | 111 | 7:00a | 9:40a | 1:30p | 3:25p | 8:15p |
| Woburn, MA (WOB) | 132 | 7:29a | 10:09a | 1:59p | 3:54p | 8:44p |
| Boston, MA (BON) North Station | 145 | 7:50a | 10:30a | 2:20p | 4:15p | 9:05p |
Printable Amtrak Downeaster Schedule
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The information for these guides comes from Amtrak, and Amtrak can change times anytime.
My goal is to keep these as updated as possible.
Safe Travels,
Kev
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