What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Boston is to bus and train which costs £45 - £140 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Boston. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Boston via Exeter St Davids, Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Boston?

The distance between Barnstaple and Boston is 355 miles. The road distance is 267.1 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Boston without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 56m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Boston?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Barnstaple to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Boston bus from?

Barnstaple to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Boston train from?

Barnstaple to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Boston?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Boston is to train via London which takes 6h 56m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Boston bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Boston train arrive?

Barnstaple to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Boston is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Barnstaple to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Boston?

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Barnstaple to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
4. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
6h 56m
£96–200
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
9h 56m
£45–138
Drive 265.6 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Bostoncar 265.6 mi
4h 53m
£65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
8h 6m
£61–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
13h 25m

Barnstaple to Boston by train and subway

95Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 353.1 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 13h 25m.

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