The average train between Boston and Manchester takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Manchester station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Boston to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Boston to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Manchester is 157.5 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster in around 3h 52m.