What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Towcester?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Towcester is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Towcester?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Towcester is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Towcester. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Saracens Head Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Towcester?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Northampton via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Towcester?

The distance between Basingstoke and Towcester is 94 miles. The road distance is 77.2 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Towcester without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Towcester without a car is to train and line 500 bus and line 88 bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Towcester?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Basingstoke to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Towcester bus from?

Basingstoke to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Towcester train from?

Basingstoke to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Towcester?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Towcester is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Towcester bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Towcester train arrive?

Basingstoke to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Towcester is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Basingstoke to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Towcester.

Basingstoke to Towcester - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 500 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Towcester by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 500 bus, line 88 bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Banburytrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Roadbus 500
3. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Police Stationbus 88 / ...
3h 33m
£35–50
Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Towcestercar 76.8 mi
1h 23m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 6m
£58–94
Train, line 500 bus, line 88 bus via Oxford
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Oxfordtrain
2. Take the bus from Bicester Village Station to Market Placebus 500
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Police Stationbus 88 / ...
3h 59m
£29–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Northamptonbus 230
5h 44m
£23–35

Basingstoke to Towcester by train and bus

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Distance: 93.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Saracens Head Hotel via Coventry, Northampton, Rail Station approach road, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Saracens Head Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Northampton, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 44m.

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