The average train between Needham and Lowell takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham to Lowell. 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 Lowell. 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 Lowell at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Ruggles 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 Lowell. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Lowell station via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Needham to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Lowell train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lowell station.
The distance between Needham and Lowell is 39.5 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Needham Center to Lowell via Ruggles, Ruggles, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 6m.