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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 40m
    £80–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B22
    2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    8h 14m
    £34–81

  3. Drive 182.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Bostoncar car 182.5 mi
    3h 18m
    £45–65

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train
    6h 35m
    £138–200

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Chichestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train
    7h 48m
    £95–204

Southampton to Boston by train, subway, and foot

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Boston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 8h 14m.

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