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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Towcester is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Towcester is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Saracens Head Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Towcester?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Exeter to Towcester?

The distance between Exeter and Towcester is 226 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Towcester without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Exeter to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Towcester bus from?

Exeter to Towcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Towcester train from?

Exeter to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Towcester?

The best way to get from Exeter to Towcester is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Exeter to Towcester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Towcester train arrive?

Exeter to Towcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Towcester is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Exeter to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Towcester.

Exeter to Towcester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 88 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
5h 26m
£94–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Northamptonbus 230
8h 24m
£42–64
Drive 169.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Towcestercar 169.8 mi
3h 10m
£43–62
Train, line 88 bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Oxfordtrain Exeter St Davids - Oxford
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Police Stationbus 88 / ...
5h 45m
£75–131
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Banburytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 40m
£80–147

Exeter to Towcester by train and bus

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Saracens Head Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Northampton, Rail Station approach road, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Saracens Head Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Northampton, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 8h 24m.

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