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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Towcester is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Towcester is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Towcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Saracens Head Hotel via Shudehill Interchange, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Preston to Towcester?

The distance between Preston and Towcester is 183 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Towcester without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Preston to Towcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Towcester bus from?

Preston to Towcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Towcester?

The best way to get from Preston to Towcester is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Preston to Towcester bus arrive?

Preston to Towcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Towcester is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Preston to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Towcester.

Preston to Towcester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes CentralPreston - London Euston / ...
4h 16m
£33–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to LakeUk023
6h 56m
£31–61
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Towcester154.7 mi
2h 43m
£39–56
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NorthamptonManchester Piccadilly - Northampton
4h 47m
£50–144
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BanburyManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 34m
£31–112

Preston to Towcester by train and bus

59Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Milton Keynes Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–110 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Saracens Head Hotel via Shudehill Interchange, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 56m.

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