How to get from Franklin Town to Gardner by bus and train?

From Franklin Town to Gardner by bus and train

To get from Franklin Town to Gardner in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin/Dean College station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0256S bus and finally take the GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL bus from Ymca, Athol station to Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
Leaves from Franklin/Dean College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Franklin Town
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #728 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston (South Station)
    ID BOS6
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0256SGREYHOUND US0256S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0256S
    New York Port Authority
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athol MA
    ID ATL6
    165 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ymca, Athol
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOLGLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Wait for bus
    GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    Ride to bus station
    Gardner City Hall (Rear)/Connors Street
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Town to Gardner

The distance between Franklin Town, Boston and Gardner, Boston is approximately 114.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 318 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Town to Gardner by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Town to Gardner?

    The fastest way takes 318 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Bus line GREYHOUND US0256S, Bus line GLINK: GARDNER/ATHOL.

  • Is there a direct train between Franklin Town and Gardner in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Franklin Town to Gardner in Boston?

    The FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train line goes from #728 | South Station station near Franklin Town to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South Station station near Gardner in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Town to Gardner in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Town and Gardner in Boston by train and bus is about 5 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Franklin Town to get to Gardner in Boston?

    Get on the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from the #728 | South Station station near Franklin Town in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Franklin Town and Gardner in Boston?

    Get off the train at the South Station stop, which is closest to Gardner in Boston.

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