The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston to London
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston to London will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Boston to London you need to make at least 2 changes.
EM720100 · Y07924+
Y23101
EM720000 · Y08098+
L15061
EM720300 · Y08091+
L15058
EM720400 · Y08088+
Y23511
EM720200 · Y08093+
P00148
EM720100 · Y07924+
Y23101
EM720300 · Y07921+
Y23089
EM720300 · Y08091+
L15058
EM720000 · Y08098+
L15061
EM720400 · Y08088+
Y23511Live departures
Boston to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston to London trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:55 Boston | 2h35 | 22:30 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
EM720400 · Y08088+ Y23511 | On time 09:02 Boston station (BSN) | 3h21 | 12:23 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
EM720300 · Y08091+ L15058 | On time 10:01 Boston station (BSN) | 3h06 | 13:07 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
EM720300 · Y07921+ Y23089 | On time 10:01 Boston station (BSN) | 2h59 | 13:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
EM720200 · Y08093+ P00148 | On time 10:59 Boston station (BSN) | 3h24 | 14:23 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
EM720100 · Y07924+ Y23101 | On time 12:04 Boston station (BSN) | 2h56 | 15:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
EM720000 · Y08098+ L15061 | On time 12:59 Boston station (BSN) | 3h09 | 16:08 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston to London
Trains from Boston to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: LNER, First Hull Trains, East Midlands Trains from Boston to London trainsLNER, First Hull Trains, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Boston and London from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Boston to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston and London
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:25 Saturday 07:40 - 14:20 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible taxis: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 10:15 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating available on the platform.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Barnes: Burlington Lane Bus Stop A Towards Kew Bridge: Burlington Lane Bus Stop B
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:10 Saturday 08:40 - 16:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Ramp access to platform 1 (to St Pancras). Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is at the station front by the book exchange. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible taxis: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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