The average train between Boston and Wakefield takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Wakefield station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Boston to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Boston to Wakefield train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Boston and Wakefield is 125.4 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Wakefield Westgate via Grantham in around 2h 16m.