The average train between Newark and Needham takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Needham. 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 4 hours between Newark and Needham. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Needham. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Needham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Newark to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Newark and Needham is 299.2 km. The road distance is 405 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.