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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Boston is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Middleborough and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Transport Interchange and Springfields Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Boston. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Boston via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Colchester to Boston?

The distance between Colchester and Boston is 194 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Colchester to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Boston bus from?

Colchester to Boston bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Middleborough station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Boston train from?

Colchester to Boston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Boston?

The best way to get from Colchester to Boston is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can line 44 bus and line 43 bus and line 84 bus and bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Colchester to Boston bus arrive?

Colchester to Boston bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Boston train arrive?

Colchester to Boston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Boston is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Colchester to Boston.

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

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Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 536+ hotels available in Boston.

Colchester to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 44 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
3h 56m
£40–171
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Springfields Outletbus 37
6h 49m
£18–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Springfields Outletbus 37
3. Take the bus from Springfields Outlet to Bus Stationbus B3x
5h 36m
Drive 102.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Bostoncar 102.2 mi
2h 18m
£25–37
Line 44 bus, line 43 bus, line 84 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Middleborough to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 84 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Transport Interchangebus 88 / ...
5. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Springfields Outletbus 505
6. Take the bus from Springfields Outlet to Bus Stationbus B3x
8h 21m

Colchester to Boston by train and subway

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.5 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Boston via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middleborough to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Transport Interchange, and Springfields Outlet in around 8h 21m.

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