There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
7h 1m£136–249Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B5 / ...
13h 22m£56–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
11h 16m£65–118Drive 265.6 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Bostoncar 265.6 mi
4h 55m£66–95Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
8h 13m£154–236
Barnstaple to Boston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Boston is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £95.
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 Birmingham Coach Station, Central Bus Station and Interchange Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
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 7h 1m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Boston is 355 miles. The road distance is 267.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Boston without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 1m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Barnstaple to Boston, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Boston is to train via London which takes 7h 1m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h 22m.
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 1m. 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 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Boston is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Barnstaple to Boston.
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