The average train between Needham and Pawtucket takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham to Pawtucket. 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 Pawtucket. 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 Pawtucket at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Pawtucket. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Pawtucket station via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Needham to Pawtucket train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Pawtucket train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
The distance between Needham and Pawtucket is 46.7 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Needham Center to Pawtucket/Central Falls via Ruggles in around 1h 55m.