Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley)

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

CrossCountry
East Midlands Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
222324252627Today29 Sep301 Oct2345678910111213141516171819
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley)

Trains to Edinburgh (Waverley) from Boston

It takes an average of 7h 10m to travel from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 241 miles (389 km). There are normally 43 trains per day travelling from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £58.20 when you book in advance.

First train

05:10

Last train

21:54

Departure stationBoston
Arrival stationEdinburgh (Waverley)
Journey time

From 4h 40m

Distance

241 miles (389 km)

Frequency

43 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £58.20

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, TransPennine Express

Take the train from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 4 hours 40 minutes

If you want to travel from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train to take around 7 hours 10 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 43 trains per day running on this route, which spans 241 miles (389 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Edinburgh (Waverley). You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) start from £58.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including money-saving tips, or check our timetable above where you can view live train times.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

Want to know more about your journey from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Edinburgh (Waverley) from Boston?

To travel to Edinburgh (Waverley) from Boston, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 7 hours and 10 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 40 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

Trains from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) take an average of 7 hours and 10 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 40 minutes. You'll usually find 43 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

How much does it cost to get from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train?

Train tickets from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) can start from £58.20 when booked in advance, but they’re usually more expensive if bought on the day of travel. Prices may also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you choose.

What is the quickest journey time between Boston and Edinburgh (Waverley) by train?

The quickest journey time between Boston and Edinburgh (Waverley) by train is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) start at £58.20§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Boston to Edinburgh (Waverley) is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† 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.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link