The average train between Boston and St Helens takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to St Helens. 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 St Helens. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into St Helens at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Boston to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at St Helens station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Boston to St Helens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to St Helens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Boston to St Helens train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Boston and St Helens is 187.8 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Boston to St Helens Junction via Grantham, Doncaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 1m.