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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
    3h 1m
    £50–82

  2. Drive 67.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Cambridgecar car 67.4 mi
    1h 32m
    £17–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus X12
    2. Take the bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus T1
    3h 22m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus bus 505
    3. Take the train from Kings Lynn to Cambridgetrain train
    4h 2m

  5. Bus, line 37 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 37 / ...
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
    4h 5m

Boston to Cambridge by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Cambridge via Grantham and Peterborough in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station via Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough, Huntingdon, and Huntingdon station in around 3h 22m.

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