There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
7h 29m£147–287Drive 226 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Bostoncar 226 mi
4h 59m£56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B5 / ...
12h 26mTrain
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
8h 28m£145–240Train #2
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
9h 10m£130–229
Carmarthen to Boston by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Boston is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Central Bus Station and Interchange Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Boston. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Boston via Swansea, Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Boston is 365 miles. The road distance is 227.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Boston without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 29m and costs £140 - £290.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Carmarthen to Boston, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Boston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Boston is to train via London which takes 7h 29m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Boston via Swansea, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Interchange Shelter in around 12h 26m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- brylaine.co.uk
Bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.brylaine.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- pccoaches.co.uk
Bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Carmarthen to Boston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Boston is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Carmarthen to Boston.
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