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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Boston takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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.

4h 49m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
4h 30m
£82–155

Margate to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 46m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 27m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 30m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 32m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 32m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 54m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 32m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.

Map of how to get from Margate to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Boston, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Boston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 30m.

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