The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Boston
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Boston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Boston will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sheffield for Boston on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.
6:40 PM2h39Sheffield9:19 PMBoston$211One-way0 transfers
6:40 PM2h39Sheffield9:19 PMBoston$211One-way0 transfers
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Boston
Trains from Sheffield to Boston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (106 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 9:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Sheffield to Boston trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Sheffield and Boston from $21 (€17). 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 Sheffield to Boston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Boston
Most Sheffield to Boston trains use the Sheffield to Boston station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Boston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Boston leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Boston station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Boston from Boston city centre
Boston train station facilities and services
Boston has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Boston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Boston.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Boston: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Boston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston: 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.
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