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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Boston is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Boston. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Boston via Derby and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Exeter to Boston?

The distance between Exeter and Boston is 278 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Exeter to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Boston bus from?

Exeter to Boston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Boston train from?

Exeter to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Boston?

The best way to get from Exeter to Boston is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Exeter to Boston bus arrive?

Exeter to Boston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Boston train arrive?

Exeter to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Boston is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Exeter to Boston.

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

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Where can I stay near Boston?

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Exeter to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter 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
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DerbyPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to BostonNottingham - Skegness / ...
6h 22m
£120–269
Drive 248.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Boston248.1 mi
4h 33m
£62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park151
4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus StationB5 / ...
11h 32m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Boston
6h 39m
£70–213
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Without
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Peterborough
7h 40m
£87–266

Exeter to Boston by train

67Weekly Trains

6h 22mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.1 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Boston via Derby and Nottingham in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 11h 32m.

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