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Trip Overview

The average train between Franklin and Needham takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Franklin 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.

1h 56m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Franklin to Rugglestrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
  2. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
2h 10m
$6–12

Franklin to Needham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Franklin and Needham. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Franklin is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Needham at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Franklin 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.

Map of how to get from Franklin to Needham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Franklin, MA, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Franklin to Needham Center via Ruggles in around 2h 10m.

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