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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Canterbury takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 9m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
3h 48m
£71–137

Boston to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern10h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 24m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 19m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 24m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Canterbury? 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.

Map of how to get from Boston to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Canterbury West via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 48m.

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