The average train between Ayr and Boston takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Ayr and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Boston station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Ayr to Boston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Boston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Ayr to Boston train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ayr and Boston is 407.5 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Boston via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Grantham in around 7h 50m.