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Trip Overview

The average train between Fairfield and Needham takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. 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 23m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
$369
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fairfield to New Haventrain train New Haven
  2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
5h 34m
$46–672

Fairfield to Needham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Fairfield and Needham. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA11h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA3h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA10h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA4h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fairfield to Needham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 188 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Fairfield to Needham Center via New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 5h 34m.

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