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 £30 - £65 and takes 8h 43m.

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 8m 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 and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Exeter to Towcester?

The distance between Exeter and Towcester is 216 miles. The road distance is 170.5 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 and line 500 bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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.

Train or bus from Exeter to Towcester?

The best way to get from Exeter to Towcester is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which takes 6h 56m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Exeter to Towcester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Towcester is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Exeter to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Towcester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 500 bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Banbury
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Road500
5h 15m
£55–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park707 / ...
8h 43m
£30–61
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900 / ...
6h 56m
£34–70
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Towcester169.5 mi
3h 8m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NorthamptonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
5h 27m
£74–168

Exeter to Towcester by train and bus

164Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Saracens Head Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, 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 27m.

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