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Trip Overview

The average train between Needham and Worcester takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. 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.

2h 39m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain train Needham Line
  2. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 59m
$12–25

Needham to Worcester train times

Trains run every 2 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 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 21m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA3h 21m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 13m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 48m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 31m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 13m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 48m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 31m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 13m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 48m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 31m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needham to Worcester? 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 Worcester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Needham Center to Worcester via Back Bay, Copley, Blandford Street, and Lansdowne in around 2h 59m.

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