The average train between Boston and Edinburgh takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Boston to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Boston to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Boston to Edinburgh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Boston and Edinburgh is 389.1 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 4h 54m.