The average train between Holyhead and Boston takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 4 hours between Holyhead and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Boston. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Boston station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Holyhead to Boston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Boston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Holyhead to Boston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Holyhead and Boston is 309.4 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Boston via Crewe and Nottingham in around 7h 20m.