Plymouth to Boston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Boston takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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.

6h 40m
Duration: 366 mi
Distance: £167
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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6h 27m

£131–241

Plymouth to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plymouth and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
9:14 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:14 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 4:16 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 5:18 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
12:06 PM → 6:20 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 2:18 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 2:18 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 2:18 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 2:18 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
8:16 AM → 2:18 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth, England and Boston, England?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Boston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 27m.

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