There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Boston by train or car
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Cardiff to Boston by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Boston is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Boston is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £75.
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 35m.
The distance between Cardiff and Boston is 222 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cardiff to Boston, including transfers.
Cardiff to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Boston is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cardiff to Boston.
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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 35m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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