The average train between Needham and Peabody takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham to Peabody. 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 Peabody. 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 Peabody at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Forest Hills and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Needham to Peabody? 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 Peabody. However, there are services departing from Needham Center station and arriving at Salem station via Forest Hills station and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Needham to Peabody train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Peabody train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Salem station.
The distance between Needham and Peabody is 36.9 km. The road distance is 43 km.
There is no direct connection from Needham to Peabody. However, you can take the train to Forest Hills, walk to Forest Hills, take the subway to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Salem. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Salem via Newton Highlands, Newton Highlands, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 8m.