The average train between Boston and Cambridge Station takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Cambridge Station. 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 Boston and Cambridge Station. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Cambridge Station at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Boston to Cambridge Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Cambridge Station. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Cambridge Station station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Boston to Cambridge Station train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Cambridge Station train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Boston to Cambridge Station train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Boston and Cambridge Station is 87.7 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Cambridge via Grantham and Peterborough in around 2h 59m.