There are 4 ways to get from Chester 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- Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
5h 25m£47–117Drive 140.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Bostoncar 140.7 mi
2h 54m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
9h 13mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B5 / ...
8h 2m
Chester to Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Boston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Boston. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Boston via Crewe and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Chester and Boston is 145 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Chester to Boston, including transfers.
Chester to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Boston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Chester to Boston is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Chester to Boston via Crewe and Nottingham in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £18–29
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–22
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–11
Train from Meadowhall to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–32
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–19
- 1st Class
- £26–32
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- brylaine.co.uk
Bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.brylaine.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Chester to Boston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Boston is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Chester to Boston.
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