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Boston Guildhall Museum
A local history museum inside a medieval guildhall, with exhibits on law, trade and the Pilgrims. Compact but essential for understanding Boston.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grantham to Boston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grantham to Boston will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 5 trains from Grantham to Boston, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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.
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Trains from Grantham to Boston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 47m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 21:51 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Grantham to Boston trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C21844 | On time 8:25 Grantham station (GRA) | 0h53 | 9:18 Boston station (BSN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21731 | On time 9:29 Grantham station (GRA) | 0h49 | 10:18 Boston station (BSN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C59844 | On time 11:29 Grantham station (GRA) | 0h49 | 12:18 Boston station (BSN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C59847 | On time 12:28 Grantham station (GRA) | 0h50 | 13:18 Boston station (BSN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C59850 | On time 13:27 Grantham station (GRA) | 0h51 | 14:18 Boston station (BSN) | 0 changesdirect |
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A local history museum inside a medieval guildhall, with exhibits on law, trade and the Pilgrims. Compact but essential for understanding Boston.
Museum focused on the Pilgrim story and the links between Boston, Lincolnshire and New England. A key stop for migration and maritime history.
Volunteer-run museum with displays on Boston’s transport and wartime past, including railway and local industry material. A rewarding niche visit.
Boston’s traditional market square, surrounded by historic buildings and regular stalls. It remains the town’s social and commercial heart.
Riverside path and quay area along the Haven, good for a gentle walk and views of waterside buildings, boats and parts of the historic port.
Open parkland with play areas, sports facilities and paths beside the river. Popular with locals and useful for a relaxed break from the centre.
Lincolnshire sausages are the area’s best-known food, seasoned heavily with sage for a distinctive flavour and long tied to local pork farming.
Haslet is a traditional Lincolnshire pork loaf with sage, baked and sliced cold. It is a classic county snack found in butchers and homes.
Stuffed chine is salt-cured pork neck filled with parsley and baked. It is a festive Lincolnshire speciality with deep regional roots.
Smart restaurant serving Indian and Bangladeshi dishes with attentive service and a comfortable town-centre dining room.
Traditional pub near St Botolph’s Church serving classic British plates and cask ales in a historic, relaxed setting.
Established waterside pub and restaurant known for hearty British meals, grills and a casual atmosphere by the river.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses, cafés and pubs remain fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grantham 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.

Most Grantham to Boston trains use the Grantham to Boston station pair. Use this guide to compare Grantham and Boston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Grantham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Grantham.
ATMs are available at Grantham.
Ticket office support is available at Grantham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grantham: Parking, WC.
Available at Grantham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grantham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Boston has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Boston.
Ticket office support is available at Boston.
Available at Boston: Parking, WC.
Available at Boston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston: 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.
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