The average train between Boston and Margate takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Margate. 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 Margate. 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 Margate at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Margate. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Margate station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Boston to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Boston to Margate train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Boston and Margate is 201.8 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Margate via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 4m.