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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Boston takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

4h 33m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
4h 3m
£42–75

Manchester to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 8m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 2m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways3h 59m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways3h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boston via Doncaster and Grantham in around 4h 3m.

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