The average train between Gloucester and Needham takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
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 10:29 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:56 AM. 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.


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2h 9m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Needham. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Needham Center station via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Gloucester to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
The distance between Gloucester and Needham is 59.5 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Needham Center via North Station, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 2h 47m.