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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Boston is to bus and line 37 bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Knebworth Park Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Boston. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Boston via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Boston?

The distance between Reading and Boston is 178 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Boston without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 51m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Reading to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Boston bus from?

Reading to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Boston train from?

Reading to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Boston?

The best way to get from Reading to Boston is to train via London which takes 3h 51m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Boston bus arrive?

Reading to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Where does the Reading to Boston train arrive?

Reading to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Boston is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Reading to Boston.

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

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Reading to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 37 bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
3h 51m
£65–141
Bus, line 37 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Knebworth Park Estatebus K10
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus K04
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
8h 5m
£23–55
Drive 133.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Bostoncar 133.9 mi
2h 53m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
5h 6m
£103–151
Train, line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B3 / ...
5h 43m

Reading to Boston by train and subway

95Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Boston via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Knebworth Park Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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