The average train between Norwalk and Needham takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Norwalk to Needham. 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 Norwalk and Needham. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Norwalk is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Norwalk to Needham? 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 Norwalk to Needham. However, there are services departing from East Norwalk station and arriving at Boston station via New Haven station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Norwalk to Needham train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from East Norwalk station.
Norwalk to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Norwalk and Needham is 222.3 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from East Norwalk to Needham Center via New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 5h 49m.