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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Bostonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Boston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    4h 11m
    £57–104

  2. Drive  131 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Bostoncar car 131 mi
    2h 37m
    £33–47

  3. Bus, train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus 37
    7h 51m
    £38–60

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain train
    4h 34m
    £50–94

Southend-on-Sea to Boston by train and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Boston, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Boston via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 11m.

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