Train Preston to Boston from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Boston takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

5h 7m
Duration: 175 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Leeds

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5h 12m

£62–103

Preston to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Boston. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:44 PM → 8:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
4:44 PM → 9:30 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 10:19 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
10:26 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:42 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 3:19 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 4:16 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 5:18 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes

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