The average train between Needham and Portland takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Portland. 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 4 times a day between Needham and Portland. 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 Portland at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ruggles and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Portland. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Portland station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Needham to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Portland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Portland station.
The distance between Needham and Portland is 172.1 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Portland 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 30m.