The average train between Needham and Providence takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham to Providence. 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 Providence. 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 Providence at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Back Bay and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Providence. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Providence station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Needham to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Needham and Providence is 53.2 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Needham Center to Providence via Back Bay and Boston in around 1h 24m.