There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
4h 33m£64–165Bus, line 37 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to Knebworth Park Estatebus K05
- Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus K04
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
6h 38m£37–51Drive 157.2 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Bostoncar 157.2 mi
2h 45m£39–56Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
6h 1m£104–249Train, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
6h 19m£57–129
Basingstoke to Boston by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Boston is to bus and line 37 bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Boston station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via Knebworth Park Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Boston. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Boston via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Boston is 190 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Basingstoke to Boston, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Boston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Boston is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Boston via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Knebworth Park Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £21–30
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £23–35
- Anytime Day Single
- £29–40
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £40–55
- Off-Peak Single
- £45–55
- Anytime Single
- £50–65
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–18
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £18–29
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–80
- 1st Class
- £100–150
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–50
- 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £12–20
- Peak
- £16–25
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–75
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Malls to Knebworth Park Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
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More Questions & Answers
Basingstoke to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.
Basingstoke to Boston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Boston is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Basingstoke to Boston.
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