There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 44m£58–232Train
cheapest- Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
5h 51m£32–185Bus
- Take the bus from Boots to Central Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
9h 49mDrive 200.4 mi
- Drive from Boston to Cardiffcar 200.4 mi
3h 59m£49–70
Boston to Cardiff by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Cardiff Central via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Boston and Cardiff is 288 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £240.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Boston to Cardiff, including transfers.
Boston to Cardiff bus services, operated by Brylaine Travel, depart from Boots station.
Boston to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Boston, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Boston to Cardiff Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Sophia Gardens via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 49m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Boston to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Boston to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–100
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- brylaine.co.uk
Bus from Boots to Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.brylaine.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Cardiff bus services, operated by Brylaine Travel, arrive at Central Bus Station.
Boston to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cardiff is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Boston to Cardiff.
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