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Trip Overview

The average train between Lowell and Needham takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowell 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.

2h 8m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain train Lowell Line
  2. Take the train from Ruggles to Needham Centertrain train Needham Line
2h 20m
$9–21

Lowell to Needham train times

Trains run hourly between Lowell and Needham. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowell is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Needham at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 44m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 28m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 26m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 44m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA2h 4m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 59m • 2 changes

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    MBTAMBTAMBTA1h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lowell 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 Lowell to Needham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lowell to Needham Center via North Station, North Station, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 2h 20m.

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