The average train between Southampton and Boston takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Boston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Boston. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Boston station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Southampton to Boston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Boston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Southampton to Boston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Boston is 249 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Boston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 40m.