There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
4h 11m£75–166Drive 155 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kent to Bostoncar 155 mi
2h 56m£39–55Train, line 37 bus, bus
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- 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 B3 / ...
5h 17mTrain
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
4h 38m£68–153Line 510 bus, line 101 bus, train, line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Dickley Wood to King Streetbus 510
- Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Chatham stationbus 101
- Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B3 / ...
7h 36m
Kent to Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Boston is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Boston. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Boston via Ashford International, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Kent and Boston is 206 miles. The road distance is 155.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Boston without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Kent to Boston, including transfers.
Kent to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Boston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Boston is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kent to Boston.
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What companies run services between Kent, England and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Boston via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £30–45
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £26–40
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–85
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £23–35
- Anytime Day Single
- £29–40
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £40–55
- Off-Peak Single
- £45–55
- Anytime Single
- £50–65
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £16–23
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–35
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £30–40
- Off-Peak Single
- £34–39
- Anytime Single
- £35–50
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–18
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Chatham to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £24–35
Train from Farringdon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–75
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–24
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Anytime Single
- £45–110
- Advanced Single
- £22–24
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- brylaine.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.brylaine.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01522683250
- info@blackcattravel.co.uk
- Website
- blackcattravel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://blackcattravel.co.uk/
Bus from Dickley Wood to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Chequers Bus Station to Chatham station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
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