The average train between Stamford and Needham takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Stamford 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 3 hours between Stamford and Needham. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Needham at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Needham. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Needham station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Stamford to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
Stamford to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Stamford and Needham is 235.3 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.