Bus Towcester to Reading from £13 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Towcester and Reading takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Towcester to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration: 67 mi
Distance: £13
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 500 bus

best

Take the bus from Saracens Head Hotel to Northampton Roadbus X88
Take the bus from Northampton Road to Pioneer Squarebus 500
Take the bus from Pioneer Square to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40

4h 3m

£10–16

Towcester to Reading bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Towcester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Towcester is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Northampton Road and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

7:09 PM → 9:41 AM
Arrives next day
14h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:29 PM
5h • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:29 PM
5h • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:29 PM
5h • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 2:21 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:29 PM
5h • 3 changes
1:49 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:31 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:29 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 4:31 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Towcester to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Towcester to Reading.

Launch map view

Distance: 66.8 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Towcester, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Saracens Head Hotel to Forbury Road via Northampton Road, Pioneer Square, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Westgate in around 4h 3m.

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