St Ives to Boston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between St Ives and Boston takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives 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.

9h 50m
Duration: 443 mi
Distance: £208
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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9h 26m

£159–307

St Ives to Boston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between St Ives and Boston. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Boston at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:03 PM → 10:20 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
9:37 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 38m • 4 changes
10:48 PM → 3:18 PM
Arrives next day
16h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:04 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 5:20 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
12:06 PM → 8:18 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:04 AM → 6:20 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
12:03 PM → 9:19 PM
9h 16m • 4 changes
7:48 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:07 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 5:20 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
10:03 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
12:03 PM → 8:18 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:07 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 5:20 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
10:03 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
12:03 PM → 8:18 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:07 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 5:20 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
10:03 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
12:03 PM → 8:18 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:07 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 5:20 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
10:03 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
12:03 PM → 8:18 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Ives 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 St Ives, Cornwall, England and Boston, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Boston via St Erth, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 9h 26m.

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