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How to get fromCambridge to Bostonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    3h 3m
    £50–82

  2. Drive 67.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cambridge to Bostoncar car 67.9 mi
    1h 32m
    £17–24

  3. Train, line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    3h 31m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Kings Lynntrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 505
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    3h 55m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Bus Stationbus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 904
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    5h 5m

Cambridge to Boston by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cambridge to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 108 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Boston via Peterborough and Grantham in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Bus Station via Bus Station and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 5h 5m.

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