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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Reading is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bridge Street via Queensgate Bus Stn, Knebworth Park Estate and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Reading via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Boston to Reading?

The distance between Boston and Reading is 178 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 11m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Boston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Reading bus from?

Boston to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Boston to Reading?

The best way to get from Boston to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 11m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Boston to Reading bus arrive?

Boston to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Queensgate Bus Stn station.

Where does the Boston to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Reading is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Boston to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 11m
£63–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus X12
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Knebworth Park Estatebus K04
3. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus K10
6h 6m
£24–55
Drive 134.1 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Readingcar 134.1 mi
2h 53m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Readingtrain Nottingham - Bournemouth
5h 36m
£103–151
Line 37 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus 37 / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
6h 7m
£70–138

Boston to Reading by train and subway

102Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Reading via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bridge Street via Queensgate Bus Stn, Knebworth Park Estate, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 6h 6m.

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