Preston to Boston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Boston takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 15m
Duration: 175 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Leeds

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5h 14m

£61–98

Preston to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Boston. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:42 PM → 9:19 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:43 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:44 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:44 AM → 2:19 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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