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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.
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
10 h 26 m
Average duration
10 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester to Boston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochester to Boston will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rochester for Boston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 10 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 26 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochester to Boston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £135.
Distance: 180 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£135 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Rochester to Boston trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:06 Rochester | 10h26 | 20:32 Boston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Rochester to Boston run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £135 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 11:50. The fastest train covers the 180 km distance in 10h 26m.
Distance 180 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £135 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 26m |
First train 6:13 |
Last train 11:50 |
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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 Rochester 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 Rochester to Boston trains use the Rochester to Boston station pair. Use this guide to compare Rochester and Boston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rochester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
ATMs are available at Rochester.
Ticket office support is available at Rochester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rochester: Parking, WC.
Available at Rochester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to booking hall from front of station. Step free access via lift in the subway to platform 1 for services towards London. Step free access to platform 2/3 for services away from London via lift from the subway. Stepped access to all platforms via staircases from subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall in subway, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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