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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Boston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
    2. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
    5h 19m
    £54–148

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus451
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus StationbusB5 / ...
    11h 18m

  3. Drive 280.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bostoncar280.3 mi
    5h 18m
    £69–99

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
    7h 5m
    £54–192

  5. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
    5h 21m
    £58–168

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus StationbusB5 / ...
    8h 21m

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeEDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
    6h 58m
    £98–324

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeEDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
    6h 30m
    £76–246

  9. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)planeEDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
    6h 43m
    £114–350

  10. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeEDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
    7h 18m
    £58–182

  11. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeEDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
    6h 50m
    £80–234

  12. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
    8h 54m
    £68–270

Edinburgh to Boston by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest 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 19m. 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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