The average train between Rotherham and Boston takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Boston. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Boston station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Rotherham to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Rotherham to Boston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Boston is 102 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Boston via Doncaster and Grantham in around 3h 4m.