4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Boston
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Boston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Boston will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sheffield for Boston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.
Live departures
Sheffield to Boston train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Boston trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:40 Sheffield | 2h39 | 09:19 Boston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:40 Sheffield | 2h37 | 18:17 Boston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Boston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Boston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 21:54 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Boston trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Boston from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Boston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Boston
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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.
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