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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
    7h
    £142–278

  2. Drive 265.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Bostoncar car 265.6 mi
    4h 55m
    £64–93

  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 36m
    £66–124

  4. 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 13m
    £167–253

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus bus B5 / ...
    13h 21m

Barnstaple to Boston by train and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Interchange Shelter in around 13h 21m.

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