There are 4 ways to get from Gretna Green to Boston by train or car
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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
6h 18m£96–159Drive 220.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gretna Green to Bostoncar 220.9 mi
3h 46m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Granthamtrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
6h 19m£96–144Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
7h 47m£113–193
Gretna Green to Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gretna Green to Boston is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Gretna Green to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Gretna Green to Boston. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green and arriving at Boston via Carlisle, Newcastle and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Gretna Green and Boston is 268 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gretna Green to Boston without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 6h 18m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Gretna Green to Boston, including transfers.
Gretna Green to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna Green to Boston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gretna Green to Boston is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Gretna Green to Boston.
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What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Boston via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Grantham in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.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 Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- 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
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
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