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 £22 - £35 and takes 6h 16m.

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 44m 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 Brave Old Oak PH via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Towcester?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Towcester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Northampton via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Preston to Towcester?

The distance between Preston and Towcester is 176 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 and bus which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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.

Where do I catch the Preston to Towcester train from?

Preston to Towcester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Towcester?

The best way to get from Preston to Towcester is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Preston to Towcester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Towcester train arrive?

Preston to Towcester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Coventry station.

Can I drive from Preston to Towcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Towcester is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Preston to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1039+ hotels available in Towcester.

Preston to Towcester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Towcester by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Kempton Drive adjbus X91
2h 58m
£35–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus Uk023
6h 16m
£23–35
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Towcestercar 154.7 mi
2h 44m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Coventrytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 19m
£61–106

Preston to Towcester by train and bus

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Brave Old Oak PH via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Brave Old Oak PH via Coventry, Northampton, Rail Station approach road, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 19m.

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