The average train between Chester and Boston takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 2 hours between Chester and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Boston at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Boston? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Boston. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Boston station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Chester to Boston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Boston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Chester to Boston train tickets online with Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chester and Boston is 192.8 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Boston via Crewe and Nottingham in around 5h 23m.