The average train between Margate and Boston takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Boston. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Boston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Margate to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Margate to Boston train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Boston is 201.8 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Boston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 28m.