Being less than two hours by road and rail from London, the Fens are accessible to everyone. There are three airports that are within two hours from the market towns of Boston and Spalding, East Midlands Airport, Humberside Airport, and Stansted Airport.
The following pages will provide you with information on ‘how to get there’ by road, rail, air and sea. There are also maps to assist you with your planning.
By Road
The Fens are less then two hours by road from London.
Motorway and dual carriageway networks are few and far between, however there is a good road network and traffic is relatively light. The main A16 and A17 Truck roads cross each other in the centre of the Fens and there is almost always an alternative scenic route. Many of the minor roads follow the route of the many dykes and drains in the area and follow the natural curves of the watercourse.
Major Roads
A1 Newark to Peterborough
A16 Grimsby – Stamford
A17 Newark – King’s Lynn
A52 Boston - Skegness
By Rail
If you are travelling to the Fens, the train is a great way to get here.
The main East Coast rail line through Peterborough, Grantham and Newark provide connections to Boston and Spalding.
Central Trains include services from: Peterborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Newark, Derby, Doncaster, Loughborough and Burton-on-Trent and more.
By Air
Humberside International Airport, East Midlands Airport and London Stanstead Airport are all relatively close to the Lincolnshire Fens.
By Sea
The most popular route from Europe is by Sea. This means you can bring your car and even your cycle.
Hull provides car ferry links to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge with P & O Ferries. Hull is approximately 90 miles from Spalding, 114 miles from Boston. Harwich provides car ferry links to Hook of Holland also with P & O Ferries. Harwich is approximately 120 miles from Spalding, 78 miles from Boston
