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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Boston is to bus and train which costs £22 - £65 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Boston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Boston via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Boston?

The distance between Cardiff and Boston is 222 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Cardiff to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Boston bus from?

Cardiff to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Boston train from?

Cardiff to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Boston?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Boston is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Cardiff to Boston bus arrive?

Cardiff to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Boston train arrive?

Cardiff to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Boston is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Boston.

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

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Cardiff to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Boston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NottinghamCardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to BostonNottingham - Skegness / ...
5h 48m
£45–142
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park Interchange
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Boston
9h 39m
£23–64
Drive 201.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Boston201.3 mi
3h 57m
£50–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park151
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus StationB5 / ...
9h 48m

Cardiff to Boston by train

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Distance: 221 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Boston, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Boston via Nottingham in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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