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 £21 - £50 and takes 7h 48m.

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 Newhall St and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Preston to Towcester?

The distance between Preston and Towcester is 175 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 3h 29m and costs £30 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 bus which takes 7h 48m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £110 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Preston to Towcester bus arrive?

Preston to Towcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 1031+ 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Central
3. Take the bus from Central station to Towcester Race Course oppX91
3h 29m
£33–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Coach ParkUk024 / ...
7h 48m
£21–45
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Towcester154.7 mi
2h 43m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to CoventryGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to NorthamptonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
5h 3m
£27–106
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BanburyManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 44m
£27–152

Preston to Towcester by train and bus

131Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.4 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Saracens Head Hotel via Newhall St, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Saracens Head Hotel via Coventry, Northampton, Rail Station approach road, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 3m.

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