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Outbound fromBirmingham to Boston by train
It takes an average of 4h 25m to travel from Birmingham to Boston by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (137 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Birmingham to Boston and tickets for this journey start from £19.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:09 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham | |
| Arrival station | Boston | |
| Journey time | From 2h 38m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £19.20 | |
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Taking the train from Birmingham to Boston in 2 hours 38 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham to Boston? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 25 minutes to travel the 85 miles (137 km) from Birmingham to Boston by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 27 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Birmingham to Boston in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £19.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Boston by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Boston
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham to Boston is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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