There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Dover 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
best- Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
4h£42–154Bus
- Take the bus from Boots to Central Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus 814 / ...
9h 46mDrive 185.3 mi
- Drive from Boston to Dovercar 185.3 mi
3h 16m£46–66Line 37 bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfields Outlet to Queensgate Bus Stnbus 37
- Take the train from Peterborough to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
6h 57m£46–178
Boston to Dover by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Dover is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Dover. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Dover. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Dover Priory via Grantham and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Boston and Dover is 217 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Boston to Dover, including transfers.
Boston to Dover bus services, operated by Brylaine Travel, depart from Boots station.
Boston to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Dover is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Boston, England and Dover, England?
You can take a train from Boston to Dover Priory via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Boston to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- 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
- £23–85
- 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
- £17–70
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Dover Priory
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–120
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- 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 St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Springfields Outlet to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Dover bus services, operated by Brylaine Travel, arrive at Central Bus Station.
Boston to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Dover is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Boston to Dover.
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