The average train between Boston and Runcorn takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Runcorn. 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 3 hours between Boston and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Runcorn station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Boston to Runcorn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Runcorn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Boston to Runcorn train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Boston and Runcorn is 184.8 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Runcorn via Nottingham and Tamworth in around 4h 38m.