The average train between Needham and Newark takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham to Newark. 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 2 hours between Needham and Newark. 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 Newark at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Newark. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Needham to Newark train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Needham to Newark train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Needham and Newark is 299.2 km. The road distance is 405 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–310 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.