The average train between Danbury and Needham takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury 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 Danbury and Needham. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Needham at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Danbury 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 Danbury to Needham. However, there are services departing from Danbury station and arriving at Needham station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Danbury to Needham train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from South Norwalk station.
Danbury to Needham train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Danbury and Needham is 208.8 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Danbury to Needham Center via South Norwalk, New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 6h 55m.