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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Manchester takes 4h 31m 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.

4h 31m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Boston to Manchester train times

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 9:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 14m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 14m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Manchester? 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 Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster in around 3h 50m.

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