Exeter to Boston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Boston takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 34m
Duration: 314 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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5h 28m

£110–203

Exeter to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:16 PM → 7:20 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
3:16 PM → 8:18 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
4:16 PM → 9:30 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
5:17 PM → 10:20 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
10:14 AM → 3:19 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
11:07 AM → 4:16 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
12:06 PM → 5:18 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:15 AM
7h 8m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:15 AM
7h 8m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:15 AM
7h 8m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:15 AM
7h 8m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:15 AM
7h 8m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Boston? 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.

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Boston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 28m.

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