ME → NH · about 57 miles
Portland to Exeter train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Portland to Exeter. The fastest takes 1 hour 21 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:15 AM and the last at 6:33 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 1h 21m
- First train
- 5:15 AM
- Last train
- 6:33 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Portland and arrives at Exeter. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | 6:39 AM | 1h 24m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:18 AM | 6:39 AM | 1h 21m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:15 AM | 8:39 AM | 1h 24m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:18 AM | 8:39 AM | 1h 21m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:48 AM | 1:09 PM | 1h 21m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:55 AM | 1:20 PM | 1h 25m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:43 PM | 3:04 PM | 1h 21m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:50 PM | 3:14 PM | 1h 24m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 6:35 PM | 1h 25m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:33 PM | 7:54 PM | 1h 21m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Portland Where you get off in Exeter The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Portland
- Portland Amtrak station Map of Portland Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Exeter
- Exeter Amtrak station Map of Exeter Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Exeter to Portland
Questions
How long is the train from Portland to Exeter?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 21 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 24 minutes.
What time is the first train from Portland to Exeter?
The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:33 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Portland to Exeter?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Portland?
Trains to Exeter leave from Portland Amtrak station.