Train Cardiff to Boston from £141 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Boston takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Cardiff to Boston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Boston at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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