The average train between Exeter and Boston takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Boston. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Boston station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Exeter to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Boston station.
Book your Exeter to Boston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Boston is 347.2 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Boston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 26m.