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Trip Overview

The average train between Needham and Gloucester takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. 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.

2h 47m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Needham Center to Rugglestrain train Needham Line
  2. Take the train from North Station to Gloucestertrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 41m
$10–22

Needham to Gloucester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Needham and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Ruggles and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA4h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 29m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 32m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 58m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 29m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 32m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 58m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 29m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 32m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 58m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 29m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 32m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 58m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Needham to Gloucester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Needham Center to Gloucester via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 41m.

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