There are 4 ways to get from Launceston to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
9h 50m£152–236Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B5 / ...
15h 36m£45–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lloyds Bank to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
15h 11m£74–120Drive 285 mi
- Drive from Launceston to Bostoncar 285 mi
5h 27m£71–103
Launceston to Boston by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Boston is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Boston is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Street and arriving at Bus Station via New Road, Plymouth Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Central Bus Station and Interchange Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Launceston to Boston. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Boston via Birmingham New Street and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Launceston and Boston is 358 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.
The best way to get from Launceston to Boston without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Launceston to Boston, including transfers.
Launceston to Boston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Launceston to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Launceston to Boston is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between Launceston, England and Boston, England?
You can take a bus from Westgate Street to Boston via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Nottingham in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Street to Bus Station via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Interchange Shelter in around 15h 36m.
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lloyds Bank to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Launceston to Boston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Launceston to Boston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Boston is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Launceston to Boston.
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