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

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  1. Train via Leeds

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    5h 11m
    £33–141

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    5h 37m
    £28–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    9h 14m

  4. Drive 149.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Bostoncar car 149.1 mi
    2h 52m
    £36–52

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    6h 24m

Preston to Boston by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Coach Station to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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