How to get from Gloucester to Reading, MA by bus and train?

From Gloucester to Reading, MA by bus and train

To get from Gloucester to Reading, MA in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Gloucester station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the 137 bus from Reading station to Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $19.70.

128min$19.70
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 137137
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Gloucester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gloucester
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reading
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq
    ID 19253
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gloucester to Reading, MA by train

To get from Gloucester to Reading, MA in Reading, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Gloucester station to North Station station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $18.00.

130min$18.00
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Gloucester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gloucester
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gloucester to Reading, MA

The distance between Gloucester, Reading and Reading, MA, Reading is approximately 44.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gloucester to Reading, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gloucester

Gloucester is located at Gloucester, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Washington St Dunkin Donuts.

Train stations close to Gloucester:

  • West Gloucester

Bus stations close to Gloucester:

  • Washington St Dunkin Donuts
  • Washington St & Railroad Ave
  • Washington St Mbta Station

Public transit stations close to Reading, MA, Reading

Reading, MA is located at Reading, MA, Reading and the nearest public transit station is Salem St @ Governor Dr.

Train stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Anderson/Woburn
  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading, MA:

  • Salem St @ Governor Dr
  • Salem St @ Spring St
  • Salem St @ Libby Ave

Related Routes

From Gloucester to Reading, MA by train

To get from Gloucester to Reading, MA in Reading, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Gloucester station to North Station station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $18.00.

130min$18.00
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Reading, MA
Leaves from Gloucester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gloucester
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reading, MA
    Walk to
    Reading, MA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Reading, MA?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gloucester to Reading, MA?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Reading, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gloucester to Reading, MA?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #24 | North Station station near Gloucester in Gloucester to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gloucester to Reading, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gloucester in Gloucester and Reading, MA in Reading by train and bus is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gloucester to get to Reading, MA?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #24 | North Station station near Gloucester in Gloucester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gloucester and Reading, MA?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Reading, MA in Reading.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Gloucester to Reading, MA?

    The ride from Gloucester to Reading, MA costs $19.70.

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