The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Boston
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
8 h 1 m
Average duration
8 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Boston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Boston will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.
Of the 2 trains that leave Aberdeen for Boston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 482 km distance in an average of 8 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Aberdeen to Boston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Boston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £95. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £95, and a flight costs an average of £170.
Distance: 482 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£103 Average Price Cheapest | £178 Average Price |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Boston
Trains from Aberdeen to Boston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £95 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 15:46. The fastest train covers the 482 km distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 482 km |
Average train duration 8h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 35m |
First train 06:13 |
Last train 15:46 |
FAQs: Aberdeen to Boston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Boston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Boston
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 15:20 Sunday Closed None
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B- Level to Grantham bound platforms. Footbridge to Skegness bound platform (access to Skegness platform available via ramp and foot crossing at certain times only when staff are available). Access to platform 2 is via the barrow crossing. Access to platform 2 from the car park in Asda is by Radar key only. This station doesn't have any tactile paving at the edges of the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: on platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the station approach outside the station booking hall.
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