The average train between Needham and Brown University takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham to Brown University. 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 hourly between Needham and Brown University. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Brown University at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Brown University. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Brown University station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Needham to Brown University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Brown University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Needham and Brown University is 52.6 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Needham Center to Brown University via Back Bay, Boston, and Providence in around 1h 44m.