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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    4h 57m
    £77–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B25
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B22
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    8h 24m
    £37–86

  3. Drive 185.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Bostoncar car 185.6 mi
    3h 23m
    £46–66

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Horsham / ...
    2. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train Horsham - Peterborough
    7h 49m
    £87–172

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    9h 10m
    £64–116

Portsmouth to Boston by train, subway, and foot

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Boston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 8h 24m.

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