Salem to Needham Trains

Salem to Needham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salem and Needham takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Salem 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.

1h 46m
Duration: 30 mi
Distance: $16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain Needham Line

2h 14m

$7–20

Salem to Needham train times

Trains run hourly between Salem and Needham. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Needham at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:39 PM → 5:48 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
5:37 PM → 7:50 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:57 PM → 10:50 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salem 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.

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Salem to Needham train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:39 PM → 5:48 PM

5:37 PM → 7:50 PM

8:57 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM

6:54 AM → 8:29 AM

7:55 AM → 9:29 AM

8:54 AM → 10:29 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM

6:54 AM → 8:29 AM

7:55 AM → 9:29 AM

8:54 AM → 10:29 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM

6:54 AM → 8:29 AM

7:55 AM → 9:29 AM

8:54 AM → 10:29 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM

6:54 AM → 8:29 AM

7:55 AM → 9:29 AM

8:54 AM → 10:29 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:29 AM

6:54 AM → 8:29 AM

7:55 AM → 9:29 AM

8:54 AM → 10:29 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:50 AM

7:40 AM → 9:48 AM

9:40 AM → 11:50 AM

11:40 AM → 1:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Salem to North Station

Train from Ruggles to Needham Center

Train from Salem to North Station

Tram from North Station to Newton Highlands

Train trips from Salem

Train trips to Needham

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