The average train between Cheltenham and Boston takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cheltenham and Boston. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Boston. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Boston station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Cheltenham to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Cheltenham to Boston train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cheltenham and Boston is 183.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Boston via Nottingham in around 4h 22m.