The average train between Canterbury and Boston takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 hourly between Canterbury and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Boston. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Boston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Canterbury to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Canterbury to Boston train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Boston is 203.3 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Boston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 54m.