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It takes an average of 4h 19m to travel from Boston to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 126 miles (203 km). There are normally 13 trains per day travelling from Boston to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from £25.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:54 | |
| Departure station | Boston | |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Journey time | From 3h 20m | |
| Distance | 126 miles (203 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £25.20 | |
| Train operators | Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern |
Travelling from Boston to Gatwick Airport by train
Looking to travel from Boston to Gatwick Airport by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 19 minutes to travel from Boston to Gatwick Airport by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 20 minutes though. You'll usually find 13 trains per day running along the 126 miles (203 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Gatwick Airport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to get to Gatwick Airport. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Boston to Gatwick Airport in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £25.20.
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