The average train between Dover and Boston takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Boston. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Boston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Dover to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Dover to Boston train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Boston is 225.2 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Boston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 6m.