The average train between Philadelphia and Needham takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Needham. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Needham at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Needham. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Needham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Philadelphia to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Needham is 419 km. The road distance is 534 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.