The average train between Allston and Needham takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train service runs several times per day from Allston 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 3 hours between Allston and Needham. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Allston is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Needham at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Allston to Needham. However, there are services departing from Allston station and arriving at Needham station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Allston to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston Landing station.
Allston to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
The distance between Allston and Needham is 11.5 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Boston Landing to Needham Center via Back Bay in around 1h 42m.