Train Retford to Boston from £32 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Boston takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford 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.

1h 54m
Duration: 67 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Retford to Boston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Retford and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:46 PM → 3:18 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
4:17 PM → 6:26 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
8:17 PM → 10:19 PM
2h 2m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:18 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:05 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
1:46 PM → 3:19 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:18 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:18 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:18 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:41 AM → 8:15 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:18 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 12:18 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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