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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and St Helens takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 43m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Boston to St Helens train times

Trains run hourly 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 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 27m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 46m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 4m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 25m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 25m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 33m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to St Helens? 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 St Helens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Boston, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Lea Green via Grantham and Leeds in around 4h 53m.

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