What is the cheapest way to get from London to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from London to Boston is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Boston?

The fastest way to get from London to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between London and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from London to Boston. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Boston via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from London to Boston?

The distance between London and Boston is 140 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.

How do I travel from London to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from London to Boston without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £26 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from London to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Boston train from?

London to Boston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Where does the London to Boston train arrive?

London to Boston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from London to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Boston is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from London to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Boston?

Book your London to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 541+ hotels available in Boston.

London to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Boston by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to GranthamLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to BostonNottingham - Skegness / ...
2h 46m
£26–87
Train, line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterborough
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station37
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationB3 / ...
4h 16m
Drive 116.2 mi
1. Drive from London to Boston116.2 mi
2h 21m
£29–41
Train, line 37 bus, bus via London Blackfriars
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Peterborough
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station37
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationB3 / ...
5h

London to Boston by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from London to Boston.

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Boston via Grantham in around 2h 46m.

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