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How to get fromBoston to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 24m
    £92–150

  2. Drive  196.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Cumbriacar car 196.6 mi
    3h 27m
    £49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    13h 51m
    £61–99

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 16m
    £106–159

  5. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 34m
    £111–174

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  • Distance: 281.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Pooley Bridge Inn via Grantham, Newcastle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Cumbria via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 13h 51m.

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