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 31m.

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 Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Exeter to Boston?

The distance between Exeter and Boston is 316 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 via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 31m.

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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington 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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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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Grantham
3. Take the train from Grantham to Boston
5h 37m
£88–200
Train via Peterborough
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to PeterboroughHorsham - Peterborough / ...
8h 23m
£40–159
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 31m
Drive 248.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Boston248.1 mi
4h 33m
£62–89
Train
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
£64–209

Exeter to Boston by train and subway

59Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.2 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Boston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 37m. 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 31m.

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