The average train between Boston and Harwich takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Harwich. 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 Harwich. 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 Harwich at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Boston to Harwich? 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 Harwich. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Harwich station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Boston to Harwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Harwich train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Boston to Harwich train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Harwich is 145.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Harwich Town via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 4h 28m.