Runcorn East to Boston Train Tickets & Timetables

Runcorn East to Bostonby train on average takes 4 hrs 17 mins

Runcorn East to Boston one way only

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Trains depart every 44 minutes
First train leaves Runcorn East at 05:14
Last train leaves Runcorn East at 17:41

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Runcorn East to Boston train times

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Station Message

TfW Penalty Fare Zone Expansion

This station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.

Runcorn East facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Runcorn East station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is on the main road near the station car park.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333211202
- Operator Name
  
  Local Authority
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  50
- Charges
  
  Free
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  A total of 16 spaces are provided at the station in two locations. Both platforms have a joint waiting/cycle shelter in which there are 4 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 16 bicycles.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines have touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
  
  Located outside the ticket office on the wall
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B2.
  Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
  Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
  Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  There is an unmarked location in the car park.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

Station Message

Changes to Boston Facilities

Our ticket office is being upgraded, with work expected to be completed at the end of November. A temporary ticket office is available at our normal opening hours, next door to the usual office.
From 12th October 2024, our single sex toilets will be closed for refurbishment. Unisex facilities will be available for you to use whilst we carry out the upgrades.
From 17th October our waiting room will be closed for refurbishments.

Boston facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Top up your Smartcard at either the Ticket Office or Ticket Vending Machine
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for EM
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Our Waiting Room will be closed for refurbishments from Monday 17th October.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Boston station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  On the station approach outside the station booking hall.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03457 125678
- Available
  
  No
- Operator Name
  
  EMR lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept.
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Booked passenger assistance is available from 0740 until 1200 Monday to Saturday only.
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Available on platform 1 and 2
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Operator Name
  
  East Midlands Railway
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  On platform 1
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 11 33 23
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 07:40 to 15:20
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  on platform 1
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Taxi number displayed on useful information poster
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Available on platform 1
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B-
  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.
  This station doesn't have any tactile paving at the edges of the platform.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Runcorn Eastto BostonFrom £46.10

Runcorn East to Bostonby train on average takes 4 hrs 17 mins

Runcorn East to Boston one way only

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