There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
7h 8m£121–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- 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 / ...
12h 53m£42–75Drive 235.8 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Bostoncar 235.8 mi
4h 37m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
7h 58m£113–191Train #2
- Take the train from Llanelli to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
8h 40m£104–185
Llanelli to Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Boston is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens, St Margaret's Bus Station, Central Bus Station and Interchange Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Boston. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Boston via Swansea, Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Llanelli and Boston is 345 miles. The road distance is 237.1 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Boston without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 8m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Llanelli to Boston, including transfers.
Llanelli to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Llanelli to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Boston is to train via London which takes 7h 8m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 53m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Boston via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens, St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Interchange Shelter in around 12h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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)
- 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
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- 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
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- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
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- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- PC Coaches
Bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- PC Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Llanelli to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Boston is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Llanelli to Boston.
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