The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
£236
Average price
£329
Fastest journey
7 h 38 m
Average duration
8 h 39 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA will cost around £329 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £236.
To travel from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA you need to make at least one change.
612 Keystone Service · 66 Northeast Regional20:5513h10Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA10:05South Station, Boston, MA£2361One-way1 change
612 Keystone Service · 66 Northeast Regional20:5513h03Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA9:58Back Bay station, Boston, MA£2361One-way1 change
672 Keystone Service · 166 Northeast Regional17:407h38Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA1:18Back Bay station, Boston, MA£2361One-way1 change
672 Keystone Service · 166 Northeast Regional17:407h45Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA1:25South Station, Boston, MA£2361One-way1 change
670 Keystone Service · 132 Northeast Regional14:409h12Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA23:52Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3501One-way1 change
672 Keystone Service · 166 Northeast Regional17:407h38Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA1:18Back Bay station, Boston, MA£2361One-way1 change
672 Keystone Service · 166 Northeast Regional17:407h45Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA1:25South Station, Boston, MA£2361One-way1 change
670 Keystone Service · 132 Northeast Regional14:409h12Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA23:52Back Bay station, Boston, MA£3501One-way1 change
670 Keystone Service · 132 Northeast Regional14:409h19Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA23:59South Station, Boston, MA£3501One-way1 change
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional7:569h19Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA17:15Back Bay station, Boston, MA£4101One-way1 change
Live departures
Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA trains for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional | 13:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 9h35 | 23:20 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional | 13:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 9h41 | 23:26 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
| Sunday 19 April | |||||
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional | 7:56 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 9h28 | 17:24 South Station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional | 7:56 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 9h19 | 17:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA
Trains from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 509 km distance in 7h 36m.
Distance 509 km |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 7h 36m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA 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, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster, PA and Boston, MA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
- The Hotel Lancaster
- Cork Factory Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) services available
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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