There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Kent by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Boston to Grantham
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
3h 48m£50–158Train
cheapest- Take the train from Boston to Grantham
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
4h 13m£37–167Bus, line 37 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationB3 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stn37
- Take the train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
5h 15mDrive 156.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Kent156.5 mi
2h 45m£39–56Line 37 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stn37
- Take the train from Peterborough to London Blackfriars
- Take the train from Swanley to Lenham
7h£50–125
Boston to Kent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Kent is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Kent. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Lenham via Grantham, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Boston and Kent is 206 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Boston to Kent, including transfers.
Boston to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Kent is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Boston to Kent.
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What companies run services between Boston, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Boston to Lenham via Grantham, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 48m.
- 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 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–70
- 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
- £19–70
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Swanley to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £17–24
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Peterborough to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–90
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–85
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- brylaine.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.brylaine.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01522683250
- info@blackcattravel.co.uk
- Website
- blackcattravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://blackcattravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
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