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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Plymouth takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 10m
Duration
366 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
6h 18m
£133–244

Boston to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 1m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 2m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 3m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 29m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 18m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysHull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 55m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 36m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 1m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 2m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 365.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Plymouth via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 18m.

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