Bellows Falls Train Station, Vermont
Historic rail siteTrain ridesWorking Amtrak and Green Mountain Railroad station
The Bellows Falls Train Station is a circa 1926 depot on Depot Street that still does the job it was built for, serving Amtrak's Vermonter and the Green Mountain Railroad in a village that has been a river and rail crossroads for generations.
- Station dates to about 1926
- Amtrak Vermonter stops daily
- Green Mountain Railroad station
- Model train village
- In a National Register district
Bellows Falls Train Station at a glance
- Hours
- Train and bus times vary; check Amtrak and the Green Mountain Railroad
- Admission
- No admission to visit the station area
- Train rides
- Amtrak's Vermonter stops daily; Green Mountain Railroad excursions use the station seasonally
- Seasonal events
- Rockingham Old Home Days, Bellows Falls Parade of Lights, Southern Vermont Flannel Festival
- Plan for
- 30 minutes to an hour, longer if you wait for a train
- Best for
- Train watchers and families pairing a depot visit with a downtown stroll
- Parking
- Free parking throughout downtown Bellows Falls during Old Home Days; check signs at other times
Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.
Contact and directions
- Address54 Depot Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101(opens in a new tab)
- Phone(802) 460-2333
- Emailbfdda1@gmail.com
- Websitebellowsfallsvt.org/bellows-falls-train-station(opens in a new tab)
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A crossroads village that kept its station working
Bellows Falls, a village within the town of Rockingham on the Connecticut River, has long been a crossroads for travel by foot, stagecoach, riverboat, train, truck and car. Its fourth rail link arrived in 1851, when the Vermont Valley Railroad was finished to Brattleboro and on to Springfield, Massachusetts.
The present station on Depot Street dates to about 1926. Next to it stands the Railway Express Agency building, built around 1880, which is the only structure surviving from the earliest photographs of the station area. Both are part of the Bellows Falls Downtown Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Unlike many old depots, this one never stopped serving travelers: Amtrak, Greyhound and the Green Mountain Railroad all use it today.
Trains, a model village and history on Depot Street
The station hosts Amtrak's Vermonter, Greyhound buses and the Green Mountain Railroad, and it includes a model train village. A short walk away on Depot Street, the Waypoint Visitor Center has historical displays and houses the Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce. Look for the old Railway Express Agency building beside the station.
Don’t miss
- The model train villageA miniature rail scene at the station that gives young visitors something to study while waiting for a real train.
- Railway Express Agency buildingBuilt around 1880, it is the oldest surviving building from the station area's early photographs.
- Waypoint Visitor CenterHistorical displays on Depot Street that help explain the village, its bridges, mills and railroads.
Watch real trains and a tiny one
Kids can look over the model train village, then watch for the daily Vermonter or a Green Mountain Railroad train. Pair the stop with the village's free activities, such as the Riverfront Park trail with its labyrinth, or the Walk the Rock scavenger hunt trails.
Plan your visit: tips for Bellows Falls Train Station
- Check the Vermonter's schedule if you want to see a train arrive.
- Stop at the Waypoint Visitor Center on Depot Street for historical displays.
- Third Friday evenings bring shops open late downtown in season.
- The Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance answers visitor questions at (802) 460-2333.
A downtown that looks after its station
The Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance, a nonprofit founded in 1999 with a volunteer board and executive director Casey Griffin, promotes the station and the historic downtown around it. Visitors can help by shopping and eating downtown, coming to community events, or volunteering with the alliance's promotions, design and farmers market committees.
Ride on from Bellows Falls
The Green Mountain Railroad runs its Flyer from this station toward Chester, about 12 miles away. The Contoocook Railroad Museum is about 37 miles east in New Hampshire, and the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum is about 39 miles south. Plan more stops with our list of Vermont train museums.
- Green Mountain RailroadChester / Bellows Falls, VT · about 12 mi
- Contoocook Railroad MuseumContoocook, NH · about 37 mi
- Shelburne Falls Trolley MuseumShelburne Falls, MA · about 39 mi
- Rutland Railroad MuseumRutland, VT · about 43 mi
- New England Southern Railroad historical collectionsNew Hampshire, NH · about 46 mi
- Heritage Rail Trail / historic railroad exhibitsNashua, NH · about 56 mi
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A station like Bellows Falls, where a real Amtrak train still pulls in each day, is a lovely place to feel that moment of arrival. In our book it comes right after the tunnel: everything goes dark, then a big bright light and happy cheers. My mom imagined that scene before she died in 2021, and I think of her whenever a train comes out into the light. You can read her story on our story page.
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- Bellows Falls Train Station official website(opens in a new tab)
- Bellows Falls Train Station on Facebook(opens in a new tab)
Everything on this page comes from the museum’s own website and social pages and, for history, Wikipedia, checked October 19, 2026.
Bellows Falls Train Station: 20 questions travelers ask
Where is the Bellows Falls train station?
The Bellows Falls Train Station is at 54 Depot Street in the village of Bellows Falls, part of the town of Rockingham, Vermont. It sits near the Connecticut River and the Waypoint Visitor Center, a short walk from the downtown shops on Westminster Street and The Square.
Does Amtrak stop in Bellows Falls, Vermont?
Yes. Bellows Falls is an Amtrak station on the Vermonter, which makes a single daily round trip between Washington, D.C. and St. Albans, Vermont. That means one northbound and one southbound stop each day. Check Amtrak for current times before you go to meet or catch a train.
When was the Bellows Falls train station built?
The Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance dates the current station to about 1926. Rail service in the village is much older: its fourth rail link opened in 1851, when the Vermont Valley Railroad was completed to Brattleboro and Springfield, Massachusetts.
What is the oldest railroad building in Bellows Falls?
The Railway Express Agency building next to the station, built around 1880, is the only building that survives from the earliest photos of the station area. Both it and the station are part of the Bellows Falls Downtown Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Does the Green Mountain Railroad leave from Bellows Falls?
Yes. The Bellows Falls station serves the Green Mountain Railroad as well as Amtrak. The railroad's excursions run seasonally, so check its passenger schedule for departure days and times before planning a trip around a ride.
Is there a model train at the Bellows Falls station?
Yes. The downtown alliance lists a model train village at the Bellows Falls Train Station. It is a nice extra for young train fans waiting on a real train. Viewing times are not posted, so call (802) 460-2333 if you want to make sure it is visible on your visit.
Is the Bellows Falls train station a museum?
No, it is a working station rather than a museum, used by Amtrak, Greyhound and the Green Mountain Railroad. Historical displays are available nearby at the Waypoint Visitor Center on Depot Street, and the station itself is part of a National Register historic district.
Do buses stop at the Bellows Falls train station?
Yes. Greyhound serves the station twice daily, according to the Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance, so the depot works as a bus stop as well as a train station. Check Greyhound's schedule for current times, since bus timetables can change by season.
What is the Waypoint Visitor Center in Bellows Falls?
The Waypoint Visitor Center is on Depot Street near the train station. It has historical displays, houses the Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce, and has an EV charging station and meeting space. It is a good first stop for maps and local history.
Is the Bellows Falls train station worth a visit with kids?
It makes a good short stop, especially if you time it to see a train. Kids can look at the model train village, then watch for the Vermonter or a Green Mountain Railroad train. Combine it with free local outings like the Riverfront Park trail and labyrinth or the Walk the Rock trails.
Is there parking near the Bellows Falls train station?
The station has no separate parking information online. During events such as Rockingham Old Home Days, free parking is offered throughout downtown Bellows Falls. At other times, follow posted signs, and call the downtown alliance at (802) 460-2333 for advice.
Is the Bellows Falls train station accessible?
Accessibility details for the station are not posted by the downtown alliance. If you are traveling by train, ask Amtrak about platform access when you book. For the station area, sidewalks and nearby buildings, call the Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance at (802) 460-2333 before you go.
Who looks after the Bellows Falls train station area?
The Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance, a nonprofit founded in 1999, promotes the station and the downtown around it. It is supported in part by the Town of Rockingham, the Village of Bellows Falls and Vermont's downtown program. Its executive director is Casey Griffin.
What events happen near the Bellows Falls train station?
Downtown Bellows Falls hosts Third Friday evenings, a Friday farmers market from 4 pm to 7 pm in season, Rockingham Old Home Days on the weekend of the first Sunday in August, the Southern Vermont Flannel Festival in October and the Parade of Lights. Check the alliance's events calendar for dates.
Is there a Halloween event in Bellows Falls?
Yes, though it is not a train event. The Bellows Falls Haunted House runs for two nights in October, according to the downtown alliance. Check the alliance's Facebook page or events calendar for this year's dates and age guidance.
What is the history of Bellows Falls?
Bellows Falls is one of two incorporated villages in the town of Rockingham, covering about 1.4 square miles along the Connecticut River, with 2,747 residents in the 2020 census. It has served as a crossroads for foot, stagecoach, riverboat, train, truck and car travel, and is home to the Bellows Falls Petroglyph Site.
Can I volunteer to help downtown Bellows Falls?
Yes. The Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance welcomes volunteers for its promotions, design and farmers market committees and for community events and beautification projects. Email bfdda1@gmail.com to ask about meeting dates and times, or call (802) 460-2333 to find out where help is needed.
What else is there to do near the Bellows Falls train station?
Nearby options include the Victorian Neighborhood Walking Tour, the Rockingham Meeting House, the Rockingham Free Public Library, the Bellows Falls Petroglyph Site, Riverfront Park with the Adams Grist Mill, and Stage 33 Live for music. Many of these are free.
How do I contact someone about the Bellows Falls train station?
For questions about visiting the station area and downtown, contact the Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance at (802) 460-2333 or bfdda1@gmail.com. For train tickets and schedules, contact Amtrak for the Vermonter or the Green Mountain Railroad's passenger office for excursions, since the alliance does not sell tickets.
What train museums are near Bellows Falls?
The Green Mountain Railroad runs between Bellows Falls and Chester, about 12 miles away. The Contoocook Railroad Museum in New Hampshire is about 37 miles east, the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum in Massachusetts about 39 miles south, and the Rutland Railway Museum about 43 miles northwest.
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