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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 45m
    £66–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Varsity Drivebus bus T65
    2. Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus T29
    8h 58m
    £31–53

  3. Drive  182.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Bostoncar car 182.5 mi
    3h 19m
    £45–66

  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
    £114–174

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from WestQuay to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train
    9h 30m
    £89–132

Southampton to Boston by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station via Varsity Drive, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 8h 58m.

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