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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 2m
    £124–242

  2. Drive 247.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Exetercar car 247.6 mi
    4h 35m
    £62–89

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 150 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 106 / ...
    10h 1m
    £71–151

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    6h 55m
    £122–345

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 25m
    £143–216

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boots to Central Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    11h 34m

Boston to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Boston to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Exeter via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 11h 34m.

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