The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Boston
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Boston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Boston will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Plymouth for Boston on Tue, Jan 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 20 the direct trains cover the 405 km distance in an average of 6 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 42 m .
On Tue, Jan 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Plymouth to Boston train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Boston trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:35 AM Plymouth | 6h42 | 2:17 PM Boston | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Boston
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Plymouth to Boston start from as low as $102 (€82) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $102 (€82) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 3 daily trains from Plymouth to Boston with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 6h 42m but the average duration is 5h 47m
Train Operators
- Travel from Plymouth to Boston with Great Western Rail
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Great Western Rail.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Boston station (BSN)
- First train typically departs at 05:24 AM and the last at 03:15 PM
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€82) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 42m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 15:15 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Boston trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Plymouth and Boston from $102 (€82). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Plymouth to Boston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Boston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Plymouth to Boston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 15:20 Sunday Closed None
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B- Level to Grantham bound platforms. Footbridge to Skegness bound platform (access to Skegness platform available via ramp and foot crossing at certain times only when staff are available). Access to platform 2 is via the barrow crossing. Access to platform 2 from the car park in Asda is by Radar key only. This station doesn't have any tactile paving at the edges of the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: on platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the station approach outside the station booking hall.
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