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 £19 - £35 and takes 7h 1m.

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 - £55.

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 Northgate via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

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 3h 23m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 1m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 7h 11m.

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 44m to drive from Preston to Towcester.

Where can I stay near Towcester?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Towcester.

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

There are 4 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 Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Kempton Drive adjbus X91
3h 23m
£30–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus Uk023
7h 1m
£19–32
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Towcestercar 154.7 mi
2h 44m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Banburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 11m
£82–126

Preston to Towcester by train and bus

67Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Northgate via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Northgate via Manchester Piccadilly, Banbury, Bus Station, and Northampton Road in around 7h 11m.

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