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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Boston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    6h 59m
    £142–278

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B9
    3. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B22
    4. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    12h 24m
    £57–142

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    11h 35m
    £63–117

  4. Drive 265.6 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Bostoncar car 265.6 mi
    4h 55m
    £66–95

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    8h 12m
    £166–254

Barnstaple to Boston by train and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Boston, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Boston via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via County Hall, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 12h 24m.

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