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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Boston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    5h 24m
    £161–367

  2. Drive 280.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bostoncar car 280.3 mi
    5h 20m
    £69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    11h 18m

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    7h 4m
    £84–234

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    9h 5m

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    6h 55m
    £112–348

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    6h 39m
    £124–352

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    6h 31m
    £86–258

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    7h 22m
    £84–278

  10. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    6h 51m
    £90–252

  11. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    8h 58m
    £126–314

Edinburgh to Boston by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Boston, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boston via York and Grantham in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 11h 18m.

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