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How to get fromBoston to Cambridgeby ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Cambridge by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BOS - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    11h 15m
    £260–913

  2. Ferry, fly to London Stansted Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BOS - STN
    11h 55m
    £173–675

  3. Ferry, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BOS - LCY
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    13h 1m
    £274–1,061

  4. Ferry, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    13h 34m
    £272–806

  5. Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BOS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    14h 38m
    £222–837

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,332.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Cambridge. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Cambridge. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Cambridge.

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