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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Gainsborough takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Gainsborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Sleafordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sleaford to Lincoln Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Gainsborough Lea Roadtrain train
2h 48m
£22–36

Boston to Gainsborough train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Gainsborough. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Gainsborough at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Sleaford and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 9m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited12h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 51m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Gainsborough? 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 Gainsborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Gainsborough Lea Road via Sleaford and Lincoln Central in around 2h 48m.

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