The average train between Cambridge and Boston takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Boston. 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 every 2 hours between Cambridge and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Boston. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Boston station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Cambridge to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Cambridge to Boston train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cambridge and Boston is 86.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Boston via Peterborough and Grantham in around 3h 3m.