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 Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Knebworth Park Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 National Express, depart from Coach Stop 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 57m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Colchester to Boston bus arrive?

Colchester to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate 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?

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Colchester to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, bus, and car

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 57m
£61–141
Drive 102.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Bostoncar 102.2 mi
2h 18m
£26–37
Train, line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B3 / ...
4h 47m
Bus, train, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B3 / ...
6h 53m
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Knebworth Park Estatebus K03
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus K04
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
6h 54m
£37–50

Colchester to Boston by train and subway

95Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Boston.

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Distance: 192.5 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Knebworth Park Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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