The average train between Boston and Southampton takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Southampton station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Boston to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Boston to Southampton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Hull Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Southampton is 249 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Southampton Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 12m.