There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Cumbria by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 14m£92–150Drive 196.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Cumbriacar 196.6 mi
3h 27m£49–70Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 8m£94–144Train via Manchester #2
- Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 36m£94–149
Boston to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cumbria is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Grantham, Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Boston and Cumbria is 282 miles. The road distance is 197.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Boston to Cumbria, including transfers.
Boston to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cumbria is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Boston to Cumbria.
There are 853+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Boston, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Boston to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Grantham, Newcastle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 14m.
- 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
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Boston to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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