The average train between Sheffield and Boston takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Boston at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Boston. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Boston station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Sheffield to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Sheffield to Boston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sheffield and Boston is 106 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Boston via Nottingham in around 3h 10m.