There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
5h 36m£111–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Knebworth Park Estatebus K07
- Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus K04
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus X12
8h 29m£44–103Drive 201.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Bostoncar 201.3 mi
4h£50–71
Cardiff to Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Boston is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Boston is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £75.
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 Knebworth Park Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
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 36m.
The distance between Cardiff and Boston is 222 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cardiff to Boston, including transfers.
Cardiff to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Boston is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 29m.
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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Knebworth Park Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 8h 29m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Knebworth Park Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.
Cardiff to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Boston is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cardiff to Boston.
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