The average train between Boston and Dover takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Dover station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Boston to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Boston to Dover train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Dover is 225.2 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Dover Priory via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m.