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£99–155Drive 196.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Cumbriacar 196.6 mi
3h 27m£49–71Train 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£106–159Train via Warrington
- Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Warrington Centraltrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 18m£116–174
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 - £75 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £75.
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.
The distance between Boston and Cumbria is 283 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 and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 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 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Boston, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Boston to Pooley Bridge Inn via Grantham, Newcastle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h.
- 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 Warrington Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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