The average train between Boston and Accrington takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Accrington. 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 hourly between Boston and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Accrington station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Boston to Accrington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Accrington train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Accrington station.
Book your Boston to Accrington train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Boston and Accrington is 177.2 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Accrington via Grantham and Leeds in around 4h 23m.