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Norwalk to Needham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Norwalk and Needham takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. 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.

5h 46m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
$371
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from East Norwalk to New Haventrain train New Haven
  2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
5h 44m
$48–675

Norwalk to Needham train times

Trains run 4 times a day 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 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA10h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 35m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 35m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA7h 35m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Norwalk to Needham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Norwalk, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from East Norwalk to Needham Center via New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 5h 44m.

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