The average train between Manchester and Boston takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Boston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Boston station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Manchester to Boston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Boston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Manchester to Boston train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Boston is 157.5 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boston via Doncaster and Grantham in around 4h 4m.