The average train between Edinburgh and Boston takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Boston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Boston station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Edinburgh to Boston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Boston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Boston station.
Book your Edinburgh to Boston train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Boston is 389.1 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boston via York and Grantham in around 5h 27m.