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Trip Overview

The average train between Needham and Franklin takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Franklin. 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 52m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain train Needham Line
  2. Take the train from Ruggles to Franklintrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 21m
$6–12

Needham to Franklin train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Needham and Franklin. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Franklin at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 32m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 37m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 54m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 35m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 32m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 37m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 35m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 32m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 37m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 35m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 32m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 37m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 35m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 32m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 37m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needham to Franklin? 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 Needham to Franklin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Needham Center to Franklin via Ruggles in around 2h 21m.

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