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Boston station is the only rail hub in the Lincolnshire town and serves around 200,000 passengers each year. It is located just outside the town centre and is less than one mile away from the Blackfriars Theatre, Boston Guildhall and the town's football stadium on York Street. Just to the south of the station is Boston Docks. Trains to Boston operate from Nottingham (via Sleaford) to the west and the seaside resort of Skegness to the north-west. The first railway in the town opened in the 1840s and for a period it was possible to catch a train to Boston from as far away as London. However, since the 1960s the number of operating trains from Boston has fallen due to the opening of new northern line via Doncaster. The outside of the station has retained its Victorian style and features a number of distinctive stone arches.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Unavailable
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
ATM	Unavailable
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	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.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Unavailable

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Boston station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark operator	EMR

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	16
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	On platform 1
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Boston station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators: Acorn (01205 358358) or Michaels (01205 360661) or Abbey (01205 358813).

First Class Lounge

Boston station is pretty small, but still has some handy facilities to make your journey more comfy. The station has waiting rooms that are open from Monday to Saturday, as well as toilets and refreshment facilities. Customer help points are available on platforms 1 and 2. In the event of travel disruption, rail replacement bus services depart from the station approach outside the ticket hall. Boston train timetables are available at the station and on the Trainline app. Step free access is available for disabled customers.

Frequently asked questions

Is Boston train station open?

Boston train station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Boston train station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Boston train station almost every day, although there may be less services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Boston train station.

Are there toilets in Boston train station?

Yes there are toilets available to use at Boston train station.

Are dogs allowed in Boston train station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Boston train station, but should be kept on a lead or comfortable in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	06:13		On time
to Skegness	East Midlands Railway	06:20	2	Scheduled
to Skegness	East Midlands Railway	07:20		On time
to Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	07:43	1	Scheduled
to Skegness	East Midlands Railway	08:21	2	Scheduled

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	07:01		On time
from Skegness	East Midlands Railway	07:43	1	Scheduled
from Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	08:19	2	Scheduled
from Skegness	East Midlands Railway	08:52	1	Scheduled
from Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	09:21	2	Scheduled

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Trains to Boston

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Frequently asked questions

Is Boston train station open?

Are trains running today from Boston train station?

Are there toilets in Boston train station?

Are dogs allowed in Boston train station?

Departures and arrivals from Boston

Departures

Arrivals

Useful travel tips

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Off peak fares

Seat Reservations

Travelling with a bicycle

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