There are 4 ways to get from Stansted 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- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
3h 38m£89–144Drive 137.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stansted to Bostoncar 137.2 mi
2h 38m£34–50Train, line 37 bus, bus
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 37
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B9 / ...
7h 13m£68–82Line 223 bus, train
- Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
4h 17m
Stansted to Boston by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Boston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Stansted to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Boston via King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Stansted and Boston is 171 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.
The best way to get from Stansted to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Stansted to Boston, including transfers.
Stansted to Boston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
Stansted to Boston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Boston is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Stansted to Boston.
There are 540+ hotels available in Boston.
What companies run services between Stansted, England and Boston, England?
You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Boston via Ebbsfleet International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 3h 38m.
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £53
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- PC Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- PC Coaches
- Phone
- 01474 326777
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
Bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Row
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
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