The average train between Barnstaple and Boston takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Boston. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Boston station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Barnstaple to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Boston station.
Book your Barnstaple to Boston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Boston is 347.1 km. The road distance is 568 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Boston via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 7h.