Trains to Boston
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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Saturday open from 07:40:00 until 15:20:00
| 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 | |
| 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:
|
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 and arrivals from Boston
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Skegness | East Midlands Railway | 06:15 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Skegness | East Midlands Railway | 06:20 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to Skegness | East Midlands Railway | 07:20 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to Skegness | East Midlands Railway | 07:46 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Skegness | East Midlands Railway | 08:19 | 2 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 07:08 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 07:45 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 08:18 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 08:49 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 09:06 | 2 | Scheduled |