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How to get fromPontefract to Bostonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Granthamtrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train Nottingham - Skegness / ...
    3h 41m
    £45–67

  2. Drive 85.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontefract to Bostoncar car 85.1 mi
    1h 34m
    £21–30

  3. Line 28 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barnsley to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus bus B5 / ...
    6h 55m

  4. Line 28 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    5h 47m
    £55–90

Pontefract to Boston by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Boston via Wakefield Westgate and Grantham in around 3h 41m.

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