There are 4 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Boston by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
6h 18m£68–106Drive 139.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skelmersdale to Bostoncar 139.5 mi
3h 1m£35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
7h 51m£41–69Line 310 bus, train
- Take the bus from Concourse to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 310
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
7h 33m£77–118
Skelmersdale to Boston by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Boston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Boston. However, there are services departing from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane and arriving at Boston via Liverpool Lime Street, Leeds and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Skelmersdale and Boston is 207 miles. The road distance is 140.3 miles.
The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Skelmersdale to Boston, including transfers.
Skelmersdale to Boston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Skelmersdale to Boston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Boston is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Skelmersdale to Boston.
There are 550+ hotels available in Boston.
What companies run services between Skelmersdale, England and Boston, England?
You can take a bus from Concourse to Boston via Headbolt Lane Interchange, Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane, Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Leeds, and Grantham in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Concourse to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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