The average train between Harwich and Boston takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Boston. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Boston station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Harwich to Boston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Boston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Harwich to Boston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Harwich and Boston is 145.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Boston via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 40m.