Exeter Station

The station is located at 60 Lincoln Street in Exeter, New Hampshire.

This Downeaster train platform in Exeter is outdoors, and there is no station building. Since Downeaster ticketing and passenger facilities are not available at this location, tickets must be purchased online, via the Amtrak mobile app, or by phone at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). A convenience store and restaurant are available near the platform.

Exeter’s downtown retail district, museums, and Phillips-Exeter Academy are all within a one-half mile walk from the station. For information about Exeter walking trails see the Town of Exeter Trail Maps.

Limited free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the train platform.

No, there are no bus connections available at the Exeter Station.

Call Exeter Cab Co at 1 603 244-8295 to check availability.

Five northbound and five southbound Amtrak Downeaster trains stop in Exeter every day. An alternate northbound “Event Nite” train runs from Boston to Exeter on select evenings to help riders get home after big sports games and concerts. Weekend and holiday schedules may vary. A full train schedule can be found here.

The ride from Exeter to Portland is about 1 hour 20 minutes, while the trip to Boston is about 1 hour 10 minutes—but times can vary.