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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Colchester takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
3h 16m
£62–114

Boston to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 35m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia13h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 22m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 17m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 3m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 44m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Colchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Boston to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 192.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Boston, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Colchester via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 16m.

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