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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Edinburgh takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 43m
Duration
319 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
4h 53m
£109–202

Boston to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 7m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 18m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 17m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 17m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 17m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country4h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Boston to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 4h 53m.

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