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Trip Overview

The average train between Fairfield and Needham takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Fairfield to Needham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 22m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
$369
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
5h 25m
$46–672

Fairfield to Needham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Fairfield and Needham. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA10h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 20m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 20m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 20m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 20m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 39m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 188 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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