The average train between Croydon and Boston takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 hourly between Croydon and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Boston. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Boston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Croydon to Boston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Boston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Croydon to Boston train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Boston is 177.2 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Boston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 29m.