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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 4m
    £44–70

  2. Bus, line 37 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 904
    2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus 37
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B9 / ...
    5h 35m
    £7–12

  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 B9 / ...
    3h 41m
    £24–38

  4. Drive  67.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Bostoncar car 67.9 mi
    1h 32m
    £17–25

  5. 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 B9 / ...
    4h 7m
    £26–44

Cambridge to Boston by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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