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.
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 8:54 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Canterbury station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Boston to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Boston to Canterbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Boston and Canterbury is 203.3 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Canterbury West via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 47m.