The average train between Boston and Chester takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Chester. 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 Boston and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Boston to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Chester station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Boston to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Boston to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Boston and Chester is 192.8 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Chester via Nottingham and Crewe in around 5h 1m.