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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Boston is to line 125 bus and bus and train which costs £11 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Boston. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Boston via Leeds and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Preston to Boston?

The distance between Preston and Boston is 176 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Boston without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 5h 10m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Preston to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Boston bus from?

Preston to Boston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Boston train from?

Preston to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Boston?

The best way to get from Preston to Boston is to train via Leeds which takes 5h 10m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Preston to Boston bus arrive?

Preston to Boston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Boston train arrive?

Preston to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Preston to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Boston is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Preston to Boston.

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

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Where can I stay near Boston?

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Preston to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 125 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Boston by train, bus, or car

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Grantham
3. Take the train from Grantham to Boston
5h 10m
£33–110
Line 125 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchange125
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Boston
8h 45m
£11–51
Drive 149.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Boston149.1 mi
2h 50m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Boston
5h 35m
£30–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park451
4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus StationB5 / ...
9h 6m

Preston to Boston by train

95Weekly Trains

5h 10mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Boston.

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Boston via Leeds and Grantham in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Greyfriar Gate, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 6m.

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