The average train between Sheffield and Boston takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. 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 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 4m. 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 Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
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, Hull Trains and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Boston is 106 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Boston via Doncaster and Grantham in around 3h 6m.