The average train between Pawtucket and Needham takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Pawtucket 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 hourly between Pawtucket and Needham. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pawtucket is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Needham at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pawtucket to Needham. However, there are services departing from Pawtucket station and arriving at Needham station via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Pawtucket to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
Pawtucket to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
The distance between Pawtucket and Needham is 46.7 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Needham Center via Ruggles in around 2h 22m.