There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Cardiff by train 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 via London
best- Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 38m£98–184Drive 200.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Cardiffcar 200.5 mi
3h 59m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
5h 49m£96–146
Boston to Cardiff by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Cardiff Central via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Boston and Cardiff is 288 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Boston to Cardiff, including transfers.
Boston to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cardiff is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Boston to Cardiff.
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What companies run services between Boston, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Boston to Cardiff Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Boston to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Boston to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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