The average train between Boston and Halifax takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Halifax. 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 Halifax. 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 Halifax at 5:44 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 Halifax? 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 Halifax. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Halifax station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Boston to Halifax train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Halifax train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Boston to Halifax train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Boston and Halifax is 146.4 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Halifax via Grantham and Leeds in around 3h 11m.