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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.
Take a train from Kingston upon Hull to Boston and enjoy the approximately 88 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 20:54.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Trains per day 7 |
First train 6:10 |
Last train 20:54 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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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Boston Station -> Boston Market Place, Boston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull to Boston trains use the Hull to Boston station pair. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Hull and Boston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hull.
Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.
Ticket office support is available at Hull.
Available at Hull: Parking, WC.
Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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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