The average train between Needham and Worcester takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Worcester. 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 every 4 hours between Needham and Worcester. 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 Worcester at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Highlands and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Worcester station via Worcester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Needham to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lansdowne station.
Needham to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Worcester station.
The distance between Needham and Worcester is 46.9 km. The road distance is 86 km.
MBTA operates a train from Lansdowne to Worcester hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 22m.