There are 3 ways to get from Sunderland to Boston by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
4h 42m£74–109Drive 176.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sunderland to Bostoncar 176.8 mi
3h 2m£44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain
- Take the train from Thornaby to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelterbus B5 / ...
8h 55m£62–115
Sunderland to Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Boston is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Boston. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Boston via Newcastle and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Sunderland and Boston is 209 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Sunderland to Boston, including transfers.
Sunderland to Boston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Boston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Boston is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Sunderland to Boston.
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What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Boston, England?
You can take a train from Sunderland to Boston via Newcastle and Grantham in around 4h 42m.
Train from Newcastle to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Central Bus Station to Interchange Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
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