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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Needham takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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.

2h 44m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gloucester to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
  2. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
2h 43m
$10–22

Gloucester to Needham train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gloucester and Needham. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Needham at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 15m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 15m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 15m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 15m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Needham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Needham Center via North Station, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 2h 43m.

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