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How to get fromCarlisle to Bostonby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Boston by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    5h 51m
    £85–133

  2. Drive  211 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Bostoncar car 211 mi
    3h 40m
    £52–76

  3. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    6h 46m
    £95–152

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain train Carlisle - Nottingham
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train Nottingham - Skegness / ...
    6h 59m
    £88–153

Carlisle to Boston by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Boston via Newcastle and Grantham in around 5h 51m.

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