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The average train between Sheffield and Boston takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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.

2h 59m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 8m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 8m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 8m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Boston via Doncaster and Grantham in around 3h 1m.

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