The average train between Boston and Reading takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Reading station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Boston to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Boston to Reading train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Reading is 180.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Reading via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 5m.