The average train between Providence and Needham takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Providence 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 Providence and Needham. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Providence is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Needham at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Providence to Needham. However, there are services departing from Providence station and arriving at Needham station via Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Providence to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Needham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Center station.
The distance between Providence and Needham is 53.2 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Providence to Needham Center via Ruggles in around 2h 28m.