The average train between Needham and Gloucester takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham to Gloucester. 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 hourly between Needham and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Forest Hills and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Needham to Gloucester? 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 Needham to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Needham Center station and arriving at Gloucester station via Forest Hills station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Needham to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Gloucester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Gloucester station.
The distance between Needham and Gloucester is 59.5 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Needham Center to Gloucester via Forest Hills, Forest Hills, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 49m.