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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Manchester takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 32m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
3h 51m
£42–75

Boston to Manchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 14m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 14m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 16m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express4h 12m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsTransPennine Express3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Manchester? 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 Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster in around 3h 51m.

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