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Cambridge to Boston train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cambridge to Boston? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £17.40, with average prices for this route around £17.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
16:00 2h 27m, No direct Cambridge	18:27 Boston	Find Tickets
17:00 2h 25m, No direct Cambridge	19:25 Boston	Find Tickets
17:29 2h 51m, No direct Cambridge	20:20 Boston	Find Tickets
19:00 2h 29m, No direct Cambridge	21:29 Boston	Find Tickets
20:00 2h 22m, No direct Cambridge	22:22 Paris	Find Tickets

Cambridge to Boston train route details

First train

05:15

Last train

20:00

Departure station

Cambridge

Arrival station

Boston

Journey time

2h 17m

Distance

88 km

Price

£17.40*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Boston

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cambridge to Boston during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cambridge to Boston for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cambridge to Boston, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cambridge to Boston ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cambridge to Boston more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cambridge to Boston train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Cambridge to Boston train prices and times

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