The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Boston takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Boston. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Boston. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Boston station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Southend-on-Sea to Boston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Boston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Boston train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Boston is 167.7 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Boston via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 9m.