What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Boston is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 18h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Boston?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Boston is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Boston station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Bus Station via Viaduct, Birmingham Coach Station, Central Bus Station and Interchange Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Boston. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Boston via St Erth, Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from St Ives to Boston?

The distance between St Ives and Boston is 445 miles. The road distance is 353.4 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives to Boston without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 26m and costs £150 - £310.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Boston?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from St Ives to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Boston bus from?

St Ives to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Boston train from?

St Ives to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.

Train or bus from St Ives to Boston?

The best way to get from St Ives to Boston is to train via London which takes 9h 26m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 18h 38m.

Where does the St Ives to Boston bus arrive?

St Ives to Boston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the St Ives to Boston train arrive?

St Ives to Boston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Boston is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from St Ives to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from St Ives to Boston?

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St Ives to Boston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from St Ives to Boston by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
9h 26m
£159–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B5 / ...
18h 38m
£65–109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Railway Stationbus 14
2. Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
15h 24m
£80–133
Drive 351.4 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Bostoncar 351.4 mi
6h 37m
£88–127
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
11h 43m
£115–281
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Derbytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
10h 28m
£175–274
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain
11h 52m
£133–311

St Ives to Boston by train and subway

68Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

£159Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from St Ives to Boston.

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Distance: 442.6 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Boston, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Boston via St Erth, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Bus Station via Viaduct, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Interchange Shelter in around 18h 38m.

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