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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Boston is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Boston. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Boston via Newcastle and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Boston?

The distance between Carlisle and Boston is 258 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Carlisle to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Boston bus from?

Carlisle to Boston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Boston train from?

Carlisle to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Boston?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Boston is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Carlisle to Boston bus arrive?

Carlisle to Boston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Carlisle to Boston train arrive?

Carlisle to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Boston is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Carlisle to Boston.

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

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Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 551+ hotels available in Boston.

Carlisle to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
5h 43m
£107–151
Drive 211 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Bostoncar 211 mi
3h 40m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
9h 39m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
6h 44m
£69–132
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
8h 28m

Carlisle to Boston by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Boston.

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Distance: 256.5 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Boston via Newcastle and Grantham in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 39m.

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