The average train between Needham and Hartford takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Needham to Hartford. 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 5 times a day between Needham and Hartford. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Hartford at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Hartford station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Needham to Hartford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Hartford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Hartford Amtrak Station.
The distance between Needham and Hartford is 133.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Needham Center to Hartford Amtrak Station via Back Bay, Boston, and New Haven in around 5h 16m.