The average train between Boston and Exeter takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Exeter. 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 Exeter. 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 Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Exeter station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Boston to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Boston to Exeter train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Exeter is 347.2 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 2m.