There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
3h 59m£71–135Bus, line 63 bus, train, line 37 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to King's Cross Stn / York Waybus 63 / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B9 / ...
7h 3m£39–97Drive 178.4 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Bostoncar 178.4 mi
3h 18m£45–64Train, line 37 bus, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B9 / ...
6h 23m£79–126
Folkestone to Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Boston is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Boston. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Boston via King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Folkestone and Boston is 210 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Folkestone to Boston, including transfers.
Folkestone to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Boston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Folkestone to Boston.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Boston via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 59m.
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- customerservices@greatnorthernrail.com
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to King's Cross Stn / York Way
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- PC Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- PC Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- PC Coaches
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