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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Colchester is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Bus Interchange, West Suffolk Hospital and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Colchester via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Boston to Colchester?

The distance between Boston and Colchester is 194 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Boston to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Colchester bus from?

Boston to Colchester bus services, operated by Brylaine Travel, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Colchester train from?

Boston to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Colchester?

The best way to get from Boston to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus and line 43 bus and line 44 bus, which costs and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Boston to Colchester bus arrive?

Boston to Colchester bus services, operated by Brylaine Travel, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Boston to Colchester train arrive?

Boston to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Boston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Colchester is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Boston to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Boston to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 37 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Grantham
2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
3h 15m
£42–152
Line 37 bus, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stn37
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airport
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
7h 1m
£24–58
Bus, line 37 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationB3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stn37
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchester
5h 45m
Drive 102.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Colchester102.4 mi
2h 18m
£25–36
Bus, line 86 bus, line 43 bus, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationB3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchange505
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Interchange88 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to West Suffolk Hospital86 / ...
5. Take the bus from West Suffolk Hospital to Bus Station43 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street44 / ...
8h 22m

Boston to Colchester by train and subway

102Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Boston to Colchester via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Bus Interchange, West Suffolk Hospital, and Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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