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How to get fromBoston to Southamptonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4h 9m
    £77–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus X12
    2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Wembley Stadium Green Coach Parking First Waybus bus W29
    3. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to Coach Stationbus bus W24
    9h 2m
    £38–93

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus bus X4 / ...
    8h 49m

  4. Drive 182.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Southamptoncar car 182.5 mi
    3h 19m
    £45–64

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train Skegness - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Southampton Centraltrain train Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 34m
    £130–203

Boston to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Southampton Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Queensgate Bus Stn, Wembley Stadium Green Coach Parking First Way, and Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way in around 9h 2m.

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