The average train between Needham and Wellesley takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham to Wellesley. 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 Wellesley. 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 Wellesley at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Wellesley station via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Needham to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
Needham to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wellesley Square station.
The distance between Needham and Wellesley is 5.1 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Needham Center to Wellesley Square via Back Bay in around 1h 38m.