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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
    £76–142

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    6h 35m
    £41–125

  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
    £83–163

  5. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    9h 2m
    £136–203

Portsmouth to Boston by train and bus

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest 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.

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