The average train between Folkestone and Boston takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Boston. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Boston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Folkestone to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Folkestone to Boston train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Folkestone and Boston is 225.9 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Boston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 56m.